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Explore preserves after dark on illuminated trailsOct 29, 2025 2:31 pm - When the clocks fall back, the trails light up. Beginning Sunday, November 2, two Lake County forest preserves will open illuminated routes so visitors can keep connecting with nature after dark.
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Barrington’s Parker Players presents the surreal comedy ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’Oct 29, 2025 1:47 pm - Parker Players Theater Company continues its production of Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" through Nov. 9 at The Barrington. The play explores the ripple effects when a woman answers a dead stranger's ringing cell phone, leading her on a surreal journey.
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Buddhist monk returns to Geneva Unitarian church for two sound healing sessionsOct 29, 2025 1:25 pm - The community is invited to an afternoon of sound healing and meditation with renowned Buddhist monk Bhante Rahula at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva.
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Elgin fundraiser to honor Risé Jones, welcome Hamilton Wings’ new directorOct 29, 2025 1:14 pm - A fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 1, will pay tribute to Hamilton Wings’ late director Risé Jones and welcome her successor, Brittany Barber.
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Hostfest to showcase Norwegian food, music, craftsOct 29, 2025 12:50 pm - Taste of Norway Hostfest, a Norwegian cultural event, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 in Montgomery. Traditional Norwegian food like smorbror, lefse, lingonberry desserts, and baked goods will be served.
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Mount Prospect housewalk to feature homes around Weller CreekOct 29, 2025 12:23 pm - Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 37th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods around Weller Creek, east of Route 83.
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A father’s true legacyOct 29, 2025 11:31 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on the lasting impact fathers have on their children's lives, even years after they are gone.
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Lake Park High theater to put on ‘Six: The Musical — Teen Edition’Oct 29, 2025 10:48 am - Lake Park Theatre’s production of “Six: The Musical-Teen Edition” rewrites history through the lens of Henry VIII's six wives. Performances will be Oct. 30 and Nov. 1-2.
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Join in Día de los Muertos concert and celebration Oct. 30Oct 29, 2025 10:35 am - The BFH dance ensemble will perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in a Dia de los Muertos concert on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Harmonia Concert Series to host jazz vocalist Abbigail RiccardsOct 28, 2025 11:39 pm - Abbigail Riccards, an internationally known jazz and pop singer, will perform in concert at Faith Community United Church of Christ on Nov. 16, accompanied by pianist Tom Vaitsas.