Illinois progressives start own Bob Fest

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Wisconsin's annual Fighting Bob Fest has spread -- to Illinois.

Inspired by attending Bob Fest at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo, Hal Snyder, co-chair of the Progressive Democrats of Illinois, brought the idea back to his state.

"Last year and the year before, I had a rip-roaring good time at Bob Fest, and I wanted to share with my fellow flatlanders," Snyder said in a phone interview.

"Sometimes we feel we are hanging on by our fingertips as Progressive Democrats of Illinois, so we wanted to kick back, share stories, organize and re-energize."

The result was the inaugural Progressive Festival of Illinois last October, and the second annual is set for Oct. 13 this year at the Marvel Davis Farm near Big Rock.

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The Oct. 13 festival in Illinois -- tentatively scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- will likely feature a musician, food vendors and an open microphone. Groups will network and provide informational tables.

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Big Rock is northwest of Chicago between Sugar Grove and Aurora. The farm is at 47 W. 066 Jericho Road.

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