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Lutheran Home to host walk benefiting the Alzheimer’s AssociationSep 30, 2026 6:20 pm - On Oct. 17, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights will host a Mini Alzheimer's Walk, featuring two walking routes, educational sessions, wellness activities, food trucks, and entertainment. It will benefit the Alzheimer's Association while providing resources for families affected by dementia.
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New indoor facility in Mundelein lets golfers hone their skills 24 hours a daySep 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Just as the season winds down, a new spot opened in Mundelein over the weekend to help golfers keep sharp and work on their game — anytime they feel the urge.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran to host community pet blessing and shelter drive Oct. 3Sep 30, 2026 5:28 pm - On Oct. 3, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin will host a free Community Pet Blessing & Supply Drive featuring individual pet blessings, photo opportunities, and a donation drive for Anderson Humane shelter supplies.
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Winfield Historical Society to host lantern-lit cemetery tours Oct. 10Sep 30, 2026 4:08 pm - The Winfield Historical Society will host a cemetery walk on Oct. 10 at St John Cemetery, featuring stories of notable 20th century residents including WWII veteran Robert Conley and local business owners.
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Naperville council directs staff to look at two electricity optionsSep 30, 2026 3:45 pm - After reviewing multiple options for how to proceed with obtaining electricity in the future, the Naperville City Council directed staff Monday to look into joining a new joint action agency or buying power directly on the wholesale market.
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum hosts ninth annual Community Hero Day Oct. 3Sep 30, 2026 3:22 pm - The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will host its 9th annual Community Hero Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring free family-friendly activities including touch-a-truck, fire truck rides, live fire demonstrations and more.
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11,000 pounds of giant pumpkins arrive at Jack O’Lantern World in Lake ZurichSep 30, 2026 2:36 pm - Jack O’Lantern World in Lake Zurich received over 11,000 pounds of giant pumpkins, including a 2,212-pound one from Kansas. These massive pumpkins from Midwest growers will be carved into some of the world's largest jack-o’-lanterns.
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Community breakfast set for Saturday in WheelingSep 30, 2026 2:16 pm - Wheeling trustees will host a public breakfast Saturday.
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Plan for Main Street closures during St. Charles North Homecoming Parade Oct. 2Sep 30, 2026 1:52 pm - Main Street in St. Charles will close Oct. 2, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. between Seventh Street and Route 25 for North High School's Homecoming Parade, with detours via Red Gate bridge or Illinois Avenue.
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Kirk Players to present murder mystery comedySep 30, 2026 1:43 pm - The Kirk Players will perform “An Old-Fashioned Family Murder” to open their 61st season.