Kane County Lifestyle
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Harper College nursing instructor gives a stranger a second chance through bone marrow donationOct 30, 2026 1:10 pm - When Harper College Nursing Instructor Alessandra McNamara received a message in January saying she might be a bone marrow match for someone in need, she barely remembered joining the registry a decade earlier.
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Harper College’s Hawks Care Pantry expands to better serve students in needOct 30, 2026 12:10 pm - When Katie Butera took over Harper College’s Hawks Care Pantry in 2023, it was tucked away in a small room on the Palatine campus and carried a few essentials. In just a few years, the pantry has moved into a larger space, expanded its selection to include everything from fresh produce to infant products and become a vital source of support for Harper students.
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
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New grocery store expected next year in shuttered Ace Hardware location in ElginOct 29, 2026 11:49 am - A new grocery store is expected to open next year in the former Ace Hardware location in Elgin.
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Ofrenda at Aurora University helps students ‘reconnect with those we love’Oct 29, 2026 11:25 am - Ruth Espanoza, 20, of Hanover Park, was busy Monday on the Aurora University campus helping to erect an ofrenda in remembrance of her relatives and others who have passed away. “I’ve enjoyed this. It’s more like a beautiful moment in that we get to reconnect with those we love.”
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Best Bets: Howl-O-Ween at Morton, Day of the Dead celebrations and comedian Gabriel Rutledge at ZaniesOct 28, 2026 11:02 am - The Howl-O-Ween dog costume parade and contest strolls into The Morton Arboretum, Day of the Dead celebrations take over the suburbs, and comedian Gabriel Rutledge gets real at Zanies in Rosemont.
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Echoes of the Forgotten bringing new Halloween fun to East DundeeOct 28, 2026 9:29 am - The immersive theatrical experience Echoes of the Forgotten Passengers will provide a unique Halloween experience by sending visitors through a time vortex leading to East Dundee’s downtown Depot from 7-10 p.m. Saturday.
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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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Wash and learn: Program brings fundamentals to parents and kids at local laundromatsOct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Two Wash Smart Laundry locations in Elgin are among several spots with small “engagement stations” for children set up by The Basics of Greater Elgin.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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