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Elgin’s oldest church goes Gothic for Halloween with ‘Nosferatu’ screening by acclaimed organistOct 19, 2026 10:25 am - On Oct. 23, First Congregational Church of Elgin will show the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu" with organist Ben Model performing live accompaniment on the church's historic pipe organ. The classic German Expressionist film tells the story of Count Orlok, a vampire who brings plague to a German town before being destroyed by sunlight.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Mexican musical heritage takes center stage at Elgin Symphony’s Día de los Muertos concertOct 16, 2026 3:07 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is hosting its third annual Día de los Muertos concert on Thursday, Oct. 29, with guest tenor José Carlos Díaz and violinist Alejandra Switala, as well as dance performances by Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl.
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Ballet 5:8 reimagines ‘La Llorona’ as story of hope at the HemmensOct 14, 2026 10:59 pm - Ballet 5:8 presents "La Llorona" at Hemmens Cultural Center on Oct. 31, reimagining the Latin American legend as a compassionate exploration of maternal mental health through dance, featuring Mexican folk-inspired music and family-friendly Halloween festivities.
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Nightmare on Chicago Street returns to Elgin Friday as two-night eventOct 14, 2026 11:38 am - Elgin’s annual zombie-themed Nightmare on Chicago Street event returns for its 14th year Friday, this time as a two-night event with three national touring musical acts performing Friday.
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Boo bashes: Eerie eats and spooky spirits await at suburban restaurants and barsOct 13, 2026 8:40 pm - Halloween season is upon us, and suburban restaurants and bars are getting ready with frighteningly fun holiday bashes, hauntingly tasty dishes and spooky specials from now until the end of the month.
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‘So much heart and soul’: Elgin native brings world premiere of ‘The Years Between Us’ play to The Lodge in ElginOct 08, 2026 12:09 pm - Elgin resident Jonathan James says the cast of “The Years Between Us” is the best he has ever worked with. “They are so committed and talented,” said James, who is the executive producer of the play that’s premiering Oct. 15-18 at The Lodge in Elgin.
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St. Olaf Orchestra brings fall tour to Elgin Community College Oct. 10Oct 07, 2026 12:48 pm - The acclaimed St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Elgin Community College on Oct. 10. It will present works by Strauss, Márquez, and Brahms, featuring student soloists on harp, bassoon, or piano.
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Spotlight: ‘Waitress’ returns for a limited run and Gift Theatre stages world premiere of ‘Hayward’Oct 07, 2026 7:31 am - The national tour of “Waitress” stops by the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a brief run, “The Winter’s Tale” plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the world premiere of “Hayward” comes to The Gift Theatre, and Writers Theatre offers childcare options during shows.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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