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Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 21, 2026 3:17 pm - Halloween is on Saturday, Oct. 31, and over 100 towns in the suburbs have set trick-or-treating hours. Some towns also are hosting downtown trick-or-treating events.
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at ParamountOct 20, 2026 10:24 am - Kelly O’Brien brings her Dolly Parton tribute to the Al Larson Cultural Center, The New Philharmonic celebrates Scottish music at The MAC, Kohl Children’s Museum opens an exhibition dedicated to promoting kindness, and actor David Arquette talks all things “Scream” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.
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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.