McHenry County
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Free Kohl Children’s Museum pop-up coming to Schreiber Center in Round LakeOct 07, 2026 3:04 pm - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is partnering with Kohl Children's Museum to host a free pop-up museum experience from Oct. 14 through Dec. 23 at the John and Kathy Schreiber Center for Human Services, 101 N. Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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St. Olaf Orchestra brings fall tour to Elgin Community College Oct. 10Oct 07, 2026 12:48 pm - The acclaimed St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Elgin Community College on Oct. 10. It will present works by Strauss, Márquez, and Brahms, featuring student soloists on harp, bassoon, or piano.
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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergenciesOct 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Kane County recently launched a new online resource meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, climate-related hazards and other emergencies.
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‘It is a neighborhood’: Arlington Heights officials balk at St. Viator stadium plansOct 06, 2026 7:00 pm - St. Viator High School’s proposed outdoor athletic complex in Arlington Heights faces opposition from village board members and residents who say the project is too intense for the neighborhood.
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ECC receives $1M gift from Gene Haas Foundation to support CNC educationOct 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Elgin Community College has received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support and enhance CNC programming and training at the college’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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Girls volleyball notes: Fremd leaning on Drenth’s leadershipOct 06, 2026 3:02 pm - Leadership is so important when you are the quarterback for a high school girls volleyball team. Fremd girls coach Pete Gavin scored a touchdown when he got setter Madison Drenth in the program four years ago.
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In 5th Congressional race, Quigley and Hanson at odds over U.S. election securityOct 06, 2026 2:52 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and the Republican who’s once again challenging him for Illinois’ 5th District seat have vastly different views on the state of the American electoral system.
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Early voting begins Wednesday in suburban CookOct 06, 2026 11:16 am - Early voting election in suburban Cook County begins Wednesday at six locations before expanding to 56 sites on Oct. 19.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.