DuPage County Entertainment
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Learn about Revolutionary War uniforms at Glen Ellyn eventOct 22, 2026 7:39 pm - Jack Tyson will present a living history program about Revolutionary War soldiers' authentic clothing and daily life at Glen Ellyn History Center on Nov. 7
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St. Charles Lou Malnati’s location set to open Oct. 27Oct 22, 2026 10:48 am - Lou Malnati’s new St. Charles location will be opening on Oct. 27, the restaurant chain announced recently.
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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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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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Alley Art Fest hosts free screening of horror classic ‘Carrie’ at The VenueOct 20, 2026 5:29 pm - On Oct. 25, The Venue in Aurora and the Alley Art Festival are hosting a free screening of Stephen King’s “Carrie.” Come in costume, and enjoy candy and popcorn.
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Naani’s offers fast-casual pan-Indian option in Buffalo Grove’s The CloveOct 20, 2026 11:40 am - A blend of flavors representing the entire panorama of Indian cuisine is the specialty of a new fast-casual restaurant in Buffalo Grove’s The Clove.
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Boo bash: Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular designed for youngstersOct 20, 2026 11:05 am - Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 24, replaces the long-running All Hallows Eve with an event geared toward the younger crowd and a headlining act to appeal to all ages.
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Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at ParamountOct 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.