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Free Kohl Children’s Museum pop-up coming to Schreiber Center in Round LakeOct 07, 2026 3:04 pm - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is partnering with Kohl Children's Museum to host a free pop-up museum experience from Oct. 14 through Dec. 23 at the John and Kathy Schreiber Center for Human Services, 101 N. Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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Raises coming for Mount Prospect mayor, trustees in 2029Oct 07, 2026 1:24 pm - Mount Prospect village board members voted unanimously this week to give future mayors and trustees a boost in compensation. Pay for those elected offices has remained the same since 2001.
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Naperville police host ‘Chat With the Chief’Oct 07, 2026 12:46 pm - Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Sweet Toast Café, 2035 S. Washington St., #135 in Naperville.
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St. Charles announces curbside leaf pickupOct 07, 2026 12:41 pm - St. Charles starts curbside collection of fallen leaves the week of Oct. 28.
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Changes to video gambling rules coming to BataviaOct 07, 2026 12:37 pm - The Batavia City Council has voted to approve changes to the city’s video gambling regulations.
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Illinois Brass Band marks 35th anniversary with special concert at Aurora UniversityOct 07, 2026 12:26 pm - The Illinois Brass Band will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Nov. 1 at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium. It will feature Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal trombonist Timothy Higgins as guest soloist, performing challenging pieces including Langford’s “Rhapsody for Trombone and Brass Band” and Sparke’s “Sambezi.”
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Pulte pulls plug on controversial Naperville Ridge housing projectOct 07, 2026 12:06 pm - A controversial development calling for 94 duplexes to be built on 32 acres of heavily wooded land near Naperville will not move forward.
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Absent the thrills, Oil Lamp’s ‘Dial M for Murder’ still worth seeingOct 07, 2026 11:31 am - Oil Lamp Theater’s solidly acted revival of “Dial M for Murder” could benefit from a larger stage.
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Grayslake hosts inaugural fall fest Oct. 24Oct 07, 2026 10:45 am - Grayslake’s inaugural Fall Fest will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Central Park, 250 Library Lane. Activities and attractions include carnival rides, foo...