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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Local theater groups unite to support Elgin PADS for World Homeless DaySep 25, 2026 12:41 pm - In early October, two theater productions in Elgin are supporting PADS homeless services, with director Pat Henderson leading both “From Dust” at The Lodge and “Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life” at Habitat for Humanity.
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and moreSep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
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Al Larson Cultural Center’s season opens Sept. 19 with Neil Diamond tributeSep 15, 2026 6:35 pm - Al Larson Cultural Center's 2026-27 season opens Sept. 19 with Broadway's Eric Gutman performing Neil Diamond hits, followed by monthly comedy shows, tribute performances including Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, and holiday productions like "The Nutcracker" running Dec. 3-13.
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Dining out: 79¢ pork chop or prime rib sandwich at Perry’s, pumpkin season at STK Steakhouse and moreSep 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is bringing back its #FlashbackFriday during which you could get a 79-cent lunch. Plus, there are new savory and sweet pumpkin dishes and cocktails at STK, a new happy hour at Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook and more.
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On Labor Day, the suburbs showed there’s still some summer left to enjoySep 07, 2026 6:30 pm - Labor Day featured sunny skies and large crowds who were drawn to parades and festivals from Schaumburg to Naperville.
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Buttermilk Cafe, Your 3rd Spot bringing dining, nightlife to Veridian in SchaumburgSep 02, 2026 9:07 am - Everything from breakfast and lunch to nightlife is covered by the first two commercial tenants of a 321-unit high-rise apartment building that’s part of the first phase of the 30-acre Main Street-style development taking shape at the southwest corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads in Schaumburg.
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Big names, big fun: Schaumburg Septemberfest returns Sept. 5-7Sep 01, 2026 3:43 pm - The 55th annual Schaumburg Septemberfest will take place Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7. Main Stage entertainment includes Cheap Foreign Cars and Night Ranger Saturday, White Lion and Warrant Sunday, and Krysten Knievel and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox Monday.
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Dining out: Cinco de drinko at Fat Rosie’s, dining deal for educators at Kona GrillSep 01, 2026 2:48 pm - It’s Cinco de Drinko time again at Fat Rosie’s locations Saturday, where you can enjoy live entertainment, face painting and a featured cocktail that benefits No Kid Hungry. Also, Kona Grill in Oak Brook is thanking educators who recently returned to school with a BOGO entree deal.
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Best bets: Paula Poundstone at Crystal Lake’s Raue Center; Cheap Trick in AuroraAug 31, 2026 2:00 pm - Tickets are still available for Paula Poundstone’s Raue Center show; Cheap Trick headlines RiverEdge Park; free museum admission this weekend for Bank of America cardholders.