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Show off your Halloween spirit at Batavia’s BatFest Saturday

By Kristen Desler, Batavia MainStreet
Oct 16, 2026 6:03 pm - The annual BatFest on Oct. 24 in downtown Batavia will feature trick-or-treating at over 60 local businesses, a community parade, costume contests for children and pets, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and the final farmers’ market of the season
Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K set for Oct. 18 in Geneva

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Oct 14, 2026 1:24 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-Geneva 5K/1M fundraiser takes place Sunday, Oct. 18, in Geneva's South Mill Creek neighborhood.
Kane County plans Randall Road bridge inspection Oct. 20

Submitted by Kane County Division of Transportation
Oct 14, 2026 12:31 pm - The Kane County Division of Transportation is scheduled to conduct a bridge inspection on Randall Road at Keslinger Road over the Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday, Oct. 20
Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva for month-long renovations starting Oct. 19

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Oct 14, 2026 12:25 pm - The Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 19, for driveway paving and site improvements.
Fermi Community Orchestra presents ‘Haunted Romantics’ concert Nov. 8 in Aurora

By Julie Ganas, Fermi Community Orchestra
Oct 13, 2026 7:32 pm - On Nov. 8, the Fermi Community Orchestra with the Fermi Community Strings will perform “Haunted Romantics: Shadows of Fate” at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The program includes works by Prokofiev, Mussorgsky, and Berlioz, with cellist Santiago Uribe Cardona featured in Bruch's “Kol Nidrei,” while the Strings will perform pieces by Silva, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.
Vanguard Gifted Academy explore ‘Everyday Heroes’ through art competition

By Amy Trujillo, Vanguard Gifted Academy
Oct 13, 2026 4:42 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy students are participating in the Junior Artists National Kids Art Competition for the second consecutive year. After a student was published in the magazine’s inaugural issue last spring, current students are now creating artwork for the "Everyday Heroes" themed contest.
Weekend guide to craft fairs

Daily Herald report
Oct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin food banks compete in End Zone to End Hunger Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Oct 05, 2026 11:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are competing in the End Zone to End Hunger Challenge from Oct. 5-11, with the losing CEO having to eat the rival city's signature food and admit it's better than their own.
Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week

By Erik Hoffer, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Sep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
Over two dozen candidates to attend the first Election Expo at Waubonsee Community College

Submitted by League of Women Voters of Central Kane County
Sep 23, 2026 11:57 am - Three League of Women Voters chapters are hosting the Fox Valley's first Election Expo on Sept. 29 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, featuring candidate meet-and-greets, educational exhibits, and a free treat from Kimmer's Ice Cream.

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