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Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhoodOct 08, 2025 11:48 am - The Brayton siblings of Batavia have created a fairy village in their grandparents’ Geneva yard, using their imagination and creativity without digital devices. The village has attracted attention from neighbors and passers-by.
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Gurnee Parks to hold 3rd annual Halloween Fall Fest Oct. 11Oct 08, 2025 11:16 am - Gurnee Park District, in partnership with the village of Gurnee, will hold its third annual Halloween Fall Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hunt Club Park and inside Hunt Club Park Community Center.
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‘It’s going to dress it up’: Zesty mural proposed for Cinergy Cinemas building in WheelingOct 07, 2025 12:15 pm - Wheeling officials and Cinergy Cinemas are teaming up to add some spice — and more than a little color — to the Wheeling Town Center complex.
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Des Plaines officers commended for lifesaving actions, braveryOct 06, 2025 7:49 pm - Seven Des Plaines police officers on Monday received lifesaving awards for their actions during five emergencies over the last year.
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Wheeling AMVETS hosting blood drive Oct. 18Oct 06, 2025 1:40 pm - Wheeling’s Amvets Post No. 66 will host a blood drive Saturday, Oct. 18.
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New art exhibit opens at Des Plaines Public LibraryOct 06, 2025 1:39 pm - The work of two members of the Des Plaines Art Guild is on display at the Des Plaines Public Library starting this month.
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Buffalo Grove police collecting pet supplies to support A Safe PlaceOct 06, 2025 12:05 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting pet supplies this month to support A Safe Place domestic violence shelter.
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Memorial to Vietnam War veterans sickened by Agent Orange installed in Des PlainesOct 06, 2025 10:57 am - A suburban memorial to Vietnam War veterans who became ill or died after exposure to Agent Orange will be dedicated Oct. 11.
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Hanover Township to hold shred event Oct. 11Oct 06, 2025 10:47 am - Hanover Township will host a community shred event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in Bartlett.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.