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East Dundee to return sponsor money after Oktoberfest controversyOct 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.
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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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Spotlight: Manual Cinema reanimates its distinctive ‘Frankenstein’Oct 21, 2026 10:04 am - This week in Chicago-area theater, Manual Cinema stages “Frankenstein,” Steppenwolf premieres a new play by a Barrington playwright, and A Red Orchid Theatre stages a drama about young conservatives.
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Famed wrestler died of asthma attack in Des Plaines, officials sayOct 19, 2026 12:53 pm - A famed professional wrestler who died last month after a match in the suburbs suffered a fatal asthma attack.
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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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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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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
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Walk like an Egyptian: Immersive Cleopatra exhibition opens next month in RosemontOct 13, 2026 6:28 am - “Cleopatra, The Immersive Exhibition” opens Nov. 20 at EXP Rosemont, marking its North American premiere after some 350,000 people experienced the show in Madrid and London.
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Classic meets contemporary in Maine South’s staging of ‘Sense and Sensibility’Oct 08, 2026 9:30 pm - On Oct. 15-17, Maine South Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility.” It maintains Regency era authenticity through period costumes and mannerisms while adding modern elements like contemporary British indie-pop music and vibrant color palettes for a playful theatrical experience.
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Maine West Theatre to stage ‘Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood’Oct 08, 2026 9:18 pm - On Oct. 15-17, Maine West High School Theatre presents “Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood,” featuring a fresh retelling that shifts focus to Marian as the clever protagonist.
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