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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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Elgin’s oldest church goes Gothic for Halloween with ‘Nosferatu’ screening by acclaimed organistOct 19, 2026 10:25 am - On Oct. 23, First Congregational Church of Elgin will show the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu" with organist Ben Model performing live accompaniment on the church's historic pipe organ. The classic German Expressionist film tells the story of Count Orlok, a vampire who brings plague to a German town before being destroyed by sunlight.
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Restaurant, sports bar set to open this spring at historic building in downtown AuroraOct 18, 2026 2:30 pm - An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.
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Now Arena marking 20th year in Hoffman Estates after overcoming early challengesOct 17, 2026 11:48 am - After two design concepts, two owners and even two names, Hoffman Estates’ Now Arena marks two decades of operation this month.
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Show off your Halloween spirit at Batavia’s BatFest SaturdayOct 16, 2026 6:03 pm - The annual BatFest on Oct. 24 in downtown Batavia will feature trick-or-treating at over 60 local businesses, a community parade, costume contests for children and pets, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and the final farmers’ market of the season
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Autumn Serenade presents an evening of Vince Guaraldi nostalgia in Hawthorn WoodsOct 16, 2026 5:16 pm - Autumn Serenade, an evening of Vince Guaraldi nostalgia, will be presented 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Hawthorn Woods Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Dr.
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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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Mexican musical heritage takes center stage at Elgin Symphony’s Día de los Muertos concertOct 16, 2026 3:07 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is hosting its third annual Día de los Muertos concert on Thursday, Oct. 29, with guest tenor José Carlos Díaz and violinist Alejandra Switala, as well as dance performances by Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl.
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Tickets on sale now for David Spade’s show at Aurora Hollywood CasinoOct 16, 2026 9:59 am - David Spade, a former SNL cast member, comedian and actor, recently announced his “I Got a Feel for It” national tour, which includes a performance Feb. 27, 2027, at the new Aurora Hollywood Casino resort. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 16.
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Lake Park Film Appreciation Society to show Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’Oct 15, 2026 11:02 pm - On Nov. 4, Lake Park High School Film Appreciation Society hosts a free screening of Hitchcock’s “Psycho” with discussion, trivia, and prizes at the West Campus auditorium in Roselle.