Entertainment
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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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Morton Arboretum hosts Cider & Ale Festival with over 60 varietiesSep 28, 2025 11:18 pm - This October, treat yourself to hard cider and seasonal beers curated from more than 30 local breweries and cideries, taking in the crisp autumn air as you sip and stroll...
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All Hallows Eve returns on Oct. 17-18 with family fun at Naper SettlementSep 28, 2025 10:21 pm - Naper Settlement's All Hallows Eve is a family-fun Halloween festival featuring spine-chilling attractions and activities, including a costume contest, alien autopsy, zombie hotel funhouse, and more.
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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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Feels like summer, but the fun in Huntley was all fallSep 28, 2025 2:52 pm - The weather felt like midsummer, but the colors, activities and atmosphere were all about autumn over the weekend at the Huntley Fall Fest.
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Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: ‘My wife in real life’
Sep 28, 2025 1:24 pm - Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, announcing the news in an Instagram post showing the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn.
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‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million
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Long Grove’s Apple Fest draws a big crowdSep 27, 2025 4:57 pm - There's nothing like a festival to draw a crowd to downtown Long Grove and Apple Fest lived up to its billing as people lined up to buy apples, enjoy prepared food, visit vendors' booths and listen to live music Saturday.
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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.