Lake County Entertainment
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Six Flags Fright Fest promises Halloween scares to close out 50th seasonOct 02, 2026 1:18 pm - As the weather begins to cool and pumpkins start to pop up on porches, the Halloween season has returned to Six Flags Great America, with the 35th season of the popular Fright Fest running through Nov. 1.
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How NBA great Shaq helped suburban police leaders celebrate FBI graduationOct 01, 2026 4:56 pm - A pair of Northwest suburban law enforcement leaders got to meet NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal last month when he took part in ceremonies marking their graduation from the FBI National Academy.
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‘The community wants this place open’: Catlow owner donates theater to foundationOct 01, 2026 10:24 am - Barrington’s Catlow Theatre has seen many changes since the Long family took over the iconic movie house. Now, in addition to the dramatic cosmetic changes that are transforming the Catlow, the theater is seeing a change in ownership.
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New indoor facility in Mundelein lets golfers hone their skills 24 hours a daySep 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Just as the season winds down, a new spot opened in Mundelein over the weekend to help golfers keep sharp and work on their game — anytime they feel the urge.
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11,000 pounds of giant pumpkins arrive at Jack O’Lantern World in Lake ZurichSep 30, 2026 2:36 pm - Jack O’Lantern World in Lake Zurich received over 11,000 pounds of giant pumpkins, including a 2,212-pound one from Kansas. These massive pumpkins from Midwest growers will be carved into some of the world's largest jack-o’-lanterns.
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Scare tactics: Suburban haunts deliver Halloween thrillsSep 30, 2026 7:45 am - It’s scary season. Check out our list of suburban haunted houses where Halloween revelers can celebrate.
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After 13 years, Hansa Coffee Roasters in Libertyville moving onSep 29, 2026 4:40 pm - After 13 years, Hansa Coffee Roasters, located in an old building across the tracks from the Metra station in downtown Libertyville, has closed.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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‘An adult listening room’: Music lounge proposed for downtown MundeleinSep 29, 2026 12:46 pm - Music-loving entrepreneurs intend to open a listening lounge that would offer patrons cocktails in Mundelein.
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Electric-powered aviation takes flight in new documentary premiering Oct. 1Sep 25, 2026 7:55 am - “The Pulitzer Electric Air Race,” a documentary about the aircraft, pilots and innovators ushering in the era of electric-powered flight, will have its area premiere on Oct. 1.
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