Visual Arts
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‘We’re a part of Wheaton’: Professor and former student create mural that chronicles city’s pastOct 17, 2026 6:04 pm - A new 272-foot mural depicting Wheaton’s history was unveiled Saturday. Created by Wheaton College art professor Jeremy Botts and his former student, Jeffrey Swider-Peltz, the public art piece features images from prehistoric mastodons and Native American-inspired designs to local icons such as Red Grange and the Grand Theater.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Civil War Encampment & Battle, Barrington Area TasteFest and moreOct 12, 2026 12:24 pm - Mark your calendar for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, the Civil War Encampment and Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.
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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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Gourd-geous: Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to The Morton ArboretumOct 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s 16th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns Friday, Oct. 9 with over 9,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and other handcrafted fall pieces from local and national 18 artists. The event runs through the weekend.
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Things to do Oct. 9-15: St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, Jerry Seinfeld, Collect-A-Con and moreOct 06, 2026 12:08 pm - Mark your calendar for St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, Jerry Seinfeld at the Chicago Theatre, World Ballet Company’s “Swan Lake” at the Genesee Theatre, Collect-A-Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and more.
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Best Bets: Raue Center welcomes master satirist David SedarisOct 06, 2026 9:47 am - David Sedaris shares stories at the Raue Center for this Arts, The Morton Arboretum hosts its annual glass pumpkin display, pianist Drew Petersen joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for its season-opening weekend and fans salute John Prine at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music.
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Young artist’s ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ sculpture unveiled as Elgin's America 250 sculptureOct 05, 2026 11:59 am - Elgin will unveil “Pursuit of Happiness,” a permanent public sculpture created by 12-year-old Nathan Adeosun, on Oct. 10. The artwork commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
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New art exhibition at Des Plaines Public LibraryOct 03, 2026 3:44 pm - Paintings by two Des Plaines Art Guild members are on display at the Des Plaines Library
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‘Brightens their day’: Fremd student turns hobby into Painted Hearts art project she shares with local seniorsOct 01, 2026 9:56 am - Fremd High School student Anika Dalvi has always loved art. As part of her Painted Hearts project, she’s sharing her hobby with seniors by creating drawings that she takes to area nursing homes where sits with the residents and helps them paint and color the masterpieces.
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