Kane County Submitted Content
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Master of the movie gimmick: Learn about William Castle’s cult classic films at St. Charles librarySep 28, 2025 11:35 pm - On Oct 1, film historian Annette Bochenek will present "The Films of William Castle" at the St. Charles Public Library, exploring the master of movie gimmicks and his iconic films like "House on Haunted Hill," "The Tingler," and "13 Ghosts."
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Auditions set for Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s annual concerto and voice competitionsSep 28, 2025 5:43 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto will hold auditions for its third annual Concerto Competition as well as its 12th annual Voice Awards Competition
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Pumpkin Patch Festival returns with pet parade, crafts and moreSep 27, 2025 12:12 am - South Elgin's annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on Oct. 4 features pumpkin decorating contest, pet costume parade, hay pyramid, and fall festivities.
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Acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss opens Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th season Oct. 11-12Sep 26, 2025 11:24 pm - Acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss joins the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra to open its 76th season on Oct. 11-12 at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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A fall tradition with a twist: Marengo’s historic Pringle School hosts its first Fall FestivalSep 26, 2025 10:28 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a new Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the historic Pringle School in Marengo.
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum to host eighth annual Community Hero Day on Oct. 4Sep 26, 2025 8:49 pm - The Aurora Fire Museum's Community Hero Day is more than just fun - it's a hands-on experience that could save your life! See live fire demos and learn CPR for free at this family-friendly event.
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Luke Bryan and fans team up to provide 6,000 meals for hungry families in Northern IllinoisSep 26, 2025 7:10 pm - Luke Bryan's Farm Tour stop in Prairie Grove collected over 7,600 pounds of food donations for Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing over 6,000 meals to fight hunger.
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Fox Valley construction firm rebrands as Quinn Design-Build Inc. under new ownersSep 26, 2025 6:35 pm - Quinn Design-Build Inc, formerly Schramm Construction Corp., announced a full rebrand reflecting growth, innovation, and community investment. Husband-and-wife team Ryan and Nancy Quinn acquired the St. Charles firm to preserve its legacy while infusing fresh energy and focus into the company’s future.
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Cuddle and photo sessions with Scottish Highland cows draw visitors to new Batavia businessSep 26, 2025 5:07 pm - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Majestic Highlands Homestead with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 25.
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Geneva’s State Street Jewelers celebrates 40th anniversarySep 26, 2025 4:45 pm - State Street Jewelers, a Geneva jewelry store founded in 1952 and owned by Jeffrey Hampton since 1985, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Geneva and Batavia chambers of commerce