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‘Getting real close’ to opening: New restaurant to occupy gateway space in Lake VillaOct 13, 2026 1:20 pm - Lake City Grille, named as a nod to Lake Villa’s early days, plans to open soon in a prominent vacant space along Route 132 and Cedar Avenue, the gateway to the village’s downtown area.
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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
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Horses take center stage at Danada Equestrian Center's Fall FestivalOct 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Sure, there were hayrides, crafts and even a straw maze, but horses stole the show this weekend as the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton hosted its annual Fall Festival.
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Scarecrows populate St. Charles during weekend festivalOct 10, 2026 1:14 pm - More than 100 handmade scarecrows created by a variety of businesses and organizations were spread throughout downtown St. Charles, and centered at Lincoln Park, during the start Saturday of the three-day St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend.
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Chicago jazz artists return to St. Charles Library for Oct. 18 concertOct 09, 2026 3:26 pm - The St. Charles Public Library will host a free jazz concert featuring Chicago vocalist Petra van Nuis and pianist Dennis Luxion on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Lake Park Film Appreciation Society event to showcase two German-themed classicsOct 09, 2026 10:50 am - On Oct. 14, the Lake Park High School Film Appreciation Society and Lake Park German Exchange Program will host a German-themed double feature in the West Campus auditorium in Roselle, featuring “Run Lola Run” and “The Third Man.”
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Oh, my gourd! Suburban pumpkin patches, fall fests offer autumn adventuresOct 09, 2026 9:46 am - Suburban farms have rolled out a leaf-covered carpet for autumn with their fall festivals and pumpkin patches in full swing.
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Over 50 local artists featured at Art of the Land fundraiser Oct. 23-24Oct 08, 2026 6:44 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 18th annual Art of the Land fundraiser October 23-24 at Harvard's historic Starline Factory, featuring artwork from 50+ local artists, live music, pottery demonstrations, and appetizers
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Village Theatre Guild opens 63rd season with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’Oct 08, 2026 3:03 pm - Village Theatre Guild launches its 63rd season with “Tiny Beautiful Things,” an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book running Oct. 16 to Nov. 7. The play explores real-life stories of love, loss, and human resilience through intimate dialogue and raw emotions.
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Bartlett approves gas station with marijuana dispensary, coffee shop as additional tenants at former CVSOct 08, 2026 1:12 pm - Despite concerns from neighboring businesses about increased traffic, Bartlett trustees have agreed to allow a former CVS pharmacy to be converted into a Lindy’s gas station, with a marijuana dispensary and coffee shop as additional tenants.