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Why Wheaton has become one of nation’s hottest real estate marketsOct 12, 2026 5:10 pm - Wheaton is among the 10 hottest real estate markets in the nation, according to Realtor.com.
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival, House of Creeps return to Wintrust FieldOct 12, 2026 5:01 pm - The Schaumburg Halloween Carnival and House of Creeps haunted house are returning for the season to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.
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Kane County company plans to build largest battery energy storage system on ComEd’s gridOct 12, 2026 4:55 pm - Richardson Electronics, state lawmakers and ComEd officials celebrated Monday the Kane County company’s plan to build the largest commercial electricity storage battery system on ComEd’s Illinois grid.
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Plan for Main Street closures during St. Charles East Homecoming Parade Oct. 16Oct 12, 2026 4:39 pm - Main Street in St. Charles will close Oct. 16, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. between Seventh Street and Route 25 for St. Charles East’s Homecoming Parade, with detours via Red Gate bridge or Illinois Avenue.
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Kids Kringle Market brings handmade gifts, holiday fun to Mundelein Nov. 21Oct 12, 2026 4:33 pm - The Kids Kringle Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Dolan Recreation Center in Mundelein, featuring handmade items created and sold by local children ages 5 to 18.
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Fencing academy relocating to Vernon Hills retail building, expanding offeringsOct 12, 2026 1:52 pm - “En garde” and other fencing commands will be among the sounds of a new business coming to a retail space in Vernon Hills.
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Palatine council members host residents’ meeting WednesdayOct 12, 2026 12:54 pm - Palatine Village Council members Greg Langer and Scott Lamerand are hosting a combined Fall Residents' Advisory Meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Arlington Heights taking nominations for Hearts of GoldOct 12, 2026 12:54 pm - Arlington Heights is accepting nominations for its 2027 Hearts of Gold Awards, which recognize residents, local business and organizations that give back to the community.
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Gurnee plastic foam recycling event set for Oct. 17Oct 12, 2026 12:53 pm - The village of Gurnee’s Styrofoam Recycling Event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Gurnee Public Works Facility, 1151 Kilbourne Road.
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Roselle Lions to collect glasses, socks and food during Community Service DayOct 12, 2026 12:28 pm - On Oct. 17, the Roselle Lions Club is hosting a Community Service Day, collecting recyclable items like eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones, as well as food donations. As part of its Socktober campaign, they are collecting warm sport socks.