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With honor: Suburban restaurants salute service members with special offers for Veterans DayNov 05, 2026 5:15 am - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals. Here are some of those offerings.
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New Naperville Monopoly game debuts Nov. 12 with community launch partyNov 04, 2026 5:26 pm - Naperville's local edition of Monopoly debuts Nov. 12 at DuPage Children's Museum with a launch party featuring local businesses and community organizations on the game board.The family celebration includes activities like meeting Mr. Monopoly, creating custom game pieces, designing family location squares, and participating in Monopoly-themed challenges.
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Best Bets: ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ returns, and Grayslake cellist Drew Wiegman joins LeAnn Rimes in concertNov 03, 2026 5:58 pm - Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus features the return of Bello Nock during the Allstate Arena shows, cellist Drew Wiegman joins LeAnn Rimes on her “30 Years of ‘Blue’ Tour” at the Genesee Theatre and “Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute” comes to Elgin Community College.
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Holiday Magic marks 45 years of festive fun at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoNov 02, 2026 2:25 pm - Holiday Magic returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Nov. 21 for its 45th year, running 32 nights and featuring over 3.5 million lights and expanded displays including a 100-foot illuminated maze. It includes special events like Tree Trim, Reindeer Run, dinner with Santa, and a sensory-friendly night on Dec. 3 with dimmed lights and softer music for guests with sensory needs.
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Dining out: Holiday specials at Andy’s Frozen Custard and STK, wine dinner at Violi and moreOct 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.
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Spotlight: ‘Annie’ smiles its way into Drury Lane while Marriott goes ‘Frozen’Oct 28, 2026 8:11 am - Drury Lane Theatre revives the hit musical “Annie” while Marriott Theatre brings Anna and Elsa to life in “Frozen,” this week in Chicago-area theater.
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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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‘A whirlwind’: Banchet Awards honor The Greggory in South Barrington with ‘best new restaurant’ nominationOct 21, 2026 10:51 am - The Greggory in South Barrington was recently nominated as Best New Restaurant in the 2027 Banchet Awards. While suburban restaurants are eligible for Chicago’s most prestigious culinary awards, they are not frequently recognized.
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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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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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