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Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association Fall Fest/Oktoberfest Sept. 18-19Aug 12, 2026 10:33 am - Join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association for their annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, at the intersection of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue in downtown Mount Prospect.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing opens riverside deckAug 11, 2026 11:30 pm - Batavia's Sturdy Shelter Brewing unveils riverside deck with ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 12, adding 40-seat outdoor space with Adirondack chairs and scenic river views to their Fox River Trail location.
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Explore modern art at St. Charles Public Library programAug 11, 2026 11:00 pm - Art historian Timothy Campbell presents "New Art History" lecture series exploring modern art movements from surrealism to organic architecture, at St. Charles Public Library on Aug. 27.
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Naperville’s Alleluia! Lutheran celebrates back-to-school with Rally Day Aug. 30Aug 11, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its free annual Rally Day celebration on Aug. 30, featuring bounce houses, face painting, bingo, a cookout with vegetarian options, and a cookie potluck.
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The Literacy Connection’s third annual Resource Fair celebrates National Literacy MonthAug 11, 2026 9:43 pm - The Literacy Connection will host its third annual Resource Fair on Sept. 17 at The Centre Elgin's Heritage Ballroom. The free event features 25 social service organizations, family activities, storytelling, and giveaways.
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Schaumburg cop named Illinois American Legion Police Officer of YearAug 11, 2026 4:21 pm - The village of Schaumburg is proud to congratulate Police Officer Dan Fromm on being named the Illinois American Legion Police Officer of the Year.
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Free Concert Headlines Festival in North ChicagoAug 11, 2026 4:21 pm - Spend the day enjoying free live music during Afrofest from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
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Taylor Swift, Van Halen, Toby Keith tributes to rock Naper Nights Aug. 14-15Aug 11, 2026 3:34 pm - Naper Settlement wraps up its 2026 Naper Nights season on Aug. 14-15 with tribute performances to Van Halen, Toby Keith, and Taylor Swift. Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tents benefit a local nonprofit organization.
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Local youth theater groups put on ‘Newsies’ musical in Arlington HeightsAug 11, 2026 2:34 pm - ArtReach Educational Theatre and Spotlite Theatrix Production will present “Newsies” on Aug. 14-16 at St. Simon's Church in Arlington Heights. The musical, set in 1899 New York City, tells the story of newsboy Jack Kelly who leads a strike against publisher Joseph Pulitzer's unfair price increases.
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New pastor to lead Covenant Church of Schaumburg as it celebrates its 60th anniversaryAug 11, 2026 2:13 pm - The Rev. Sarah Winter was unanimously called to serve as pastor of Covenant Church of Schaumburg, beginning Aug. 17, as the church prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary.