All Stories from October 1, 2025 (Change date)
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Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America on Oct. 3-5Oct 01, 2025 11:46 am - A 200-year celebration of Norwegian immigration to America is taking place in Norway, Illinois, featuring Norwegian food, music, crafts, and educational displays.
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Maine South to present teen version of ‘SIX: The Musical’Oct 01, 2025 11:38 am - Maine South High School will present "SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition" with performances Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 2-5, in Park Ridge.
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Four women honored for leadership at Barrington area eventOct 01, 2025 11:27 am - Nearly 100 community business owners and leaders gathered at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington recently for the eighth annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Luncheon.
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Sewing with fire: Harper student brings together fashion, welding skillsOct 01, 2025 11:12 am - At Harper College, Katsiaryna Piatsevich is pursuing an unlikely duo of credentials in welding and fashion. Her latest achievement: Watching her garments walk the runway at a Rome fashion show.
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Hawthorn announces fall events calendarOct 01, 2025 10:45 am - Hawthorn in Vernon Hills has announced a diverse calendar of events intended to provide rich, family-friendly experiences throughout the autumn season. From a curated night market and vibrant cultural festivities to a full-scale harvest festival and a beloved Halloween tradition, the center is set to become a hub of community activity this fall.
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Donald enjoys career high with back-to-back Ryder Cup titlesOct 01, 2025 10:32 am - The Ryder Cup, which ended so dramatically Sunday in New York, was a great career moment for Northwestern alum Luke Donald.
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The rise in job hugging is the latest workplace trendOct 01, 2025 10:31 am - There’s a workplace trend sweeping across America that’s not as comforting as a warm embrace.The trend has been dubbed “job hugging” and is the opposite of the better-known practice of “job hopping.”
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State, private developers break ground on quantum research parkOct 01, 2025 10:30 am - Officials broke ground on a quantum research park development on Chicago’s Southeast Side, more than a year after it was first announced. The project has received significant state financing. The governor says the state’s quantum strategy, centered on the research park, will bring billions of dollars of economic development to the region.
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How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budgetOct 01, 2025 10:27 am - From coastal grandma to clean girl aesthetic, microtrends are everywhere on social media, and you’re often encouraged to spend money to participate. Experts warn that while trends can bring happiness, they can also derail financial goals and lead to debt.
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McHenry Outdoor raises breast cancer awareness, fundsOct 01, 2025 9:55 am - Oct. 10-11 at the McHenry Outdoor Theater will be all about making some joyful noise on behalf of breast cancer awareness.