Elgin
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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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8th Congressional rivals Bean and Davis disagree on best path forward for health careOct 14, 2026 6:03 pm - The candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat envision different solutions to the dilemma of providing effective health care for Americans.
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Coroner identifies woman found dead after house fire in Kane CountyOct 14, 2026 4:53 pm - The Kane County Coroner has identified the woman found dead following a house fire in unincorporated Kane County last Friday as Jeanette Konstanzer, 54.
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Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K set for Oct. 18 in GenevaOct 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.
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Kane County plans Randall Road bridge inspection Oct. 20Oct 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
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Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva for month-long renovations starting Oct. 19Oct 14, 2026 12:25 pm - The Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 19, for driveway paving and site improvements.
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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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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 14, 2026 5:00 am - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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Cook County hosts free Military and Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 17Oct 13, 2026 10:34 pm - Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Military and Veterans Resource Fair on Oct. 17 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Discovery Center. The free event connects veterans, service members, military families, caregivers and survivors with local, state, federal and nonprofit organizations offering health care, employment assistance and benefits information.
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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.