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Elgin council approves plan for new 7 Brew on city’s east side

By Rick West
Oct 30, 2026 2:30 pm - Despite objections from some neighbors and a negative recommendation by the city’s planning and zoning commissioners, the Elgin City Council has approved a plan for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop on the city’s east side.
The Bottle Department in downtown Elgin serves 250-plus craft beers

By Mike Danahey
Oct 30, 2026 10:00 am - A repurposed office building with ties to downtown Elgin’s storied past is now home to The Bottle Department, a new bar offering more than 250 craft beers.
Best Bets: Howl-O-Ween at Morton, Day of the Dead celebrations and comedian Gabriel Rutledge at Zanies

By Scott C. Morgan | Daily Herald Correspondent
Oct 28, 2026 11:02 am - The Howl-O-Ween dog costume parade and contest strolls into The Morton Arboretum, Day of the Dead celebrations take over the suburbs, and comedian Gabriel Rutledge gets real at Zanies in Rosemont.
Echoes of the Forgotten bringing new Halloween fun to East Dundee

By Gloria Casas | For the Naperville Sun
Oct 28, 2026 9:29 am - The immersive theatrical experience Echoes of the Forgotten Passengers will provide a unique Halloween experience by sending visitors through a time vortex leading to East Dundee’s downtown Depot from 7-10 p.m. Saturday.
Dining out: Holiday specials at Andy’s Frozen Custard and STK, wine dinner at Violi and more

By Rick West
Oct 28, 2026 9:13 am - Halloween is just around the corner and Andy’s Frozen Custard has a limited-time treat with a pair of favorite candies. And STK is celebrating Día de los Muertos with specialty drinks, while Violi will host a Greek wine pairing dinner on Nov. 5.
Elgin’s Going Dutch Festival returns Nov. 6-8, showcasing female and nonbinary artists

Submitted by Side Street Studio Arts
Oct 27, 2026 12:48 am - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin hosts the 16th annual Going Dutch Festival from Nov. 6-8, celebrating female and nonbinary artists across dance, theater, music, visual art, and interdisciplinary performance with local, regional, and traveling artists.
East Dundee to return sponsor money after Oktoberfest controversy

By Gloria Casas
Oct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Sponsors of the East Dundee Oktoberfest will have their money returned in response to Village President Dan Pearson turning the event into an impromptu Republican political rally.
Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbs

Daily Herald report
Oct 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.
Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. Charles

By Rick West
Oct 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.
Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at Paramount

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 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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