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Scott Shirley, Arlington Heights board’s most conservative voice, steps downOct 03, 2025 7:44 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee Scott Shirley has announced his resignation, citing the need to care for his elderly mother and mother-in-law, as well as increased workload at his full-time job.
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‘Witches Night Out’ spells fun in downtown Libertyville on Oct. 17Oct 03, 2025 6:58 pm - Witches Night Out returns to downtown Libertyville on Friday, October 17 for a night of shopping, sipping, and spooky-good fun.
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Rock for a Cause: Benefit concert in Arlington Heights to support local students in needOct 03, 2025 6:48 pm - Local fan-favorites Green Dads, the dad-powered pop-punk cover band, will headline a high-energy benefit concert to support Good Neighbors Network, a nonprofit organization that provides essential supplies and opportunities for local students from Arlington Heights to Wheeling, Elk Grove Village and all points in between.
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Celebrate Halloween with the Northbrook Park District’s Pet Parade and 3K Fun RunOct 03, 2025 6:19 pm - Grab your spookiest costumes and come have fun with the whole family, pets included, at the Northbrook Park District’s Halloween events.
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October adventures await at home of ‘World’s Largest’ Corn MazeOct 03, 2025 6:00 pm - Chances to check out the “World’s Largest” Corn Maze — and all of the other fun to be had — at Richardson Adventure Farm draw to a close the weekend before Halloween.
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Niche 2026: Woodlands Academy gets another ‘A+’Oct 03, 2025 5:47 pm - or the seventh year in a row, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart gets the top grade for its faith-based education of young women.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus Announce 2025-26 SeasonOct 03, 2025 5:41 pm - The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus have announced their 2025-26 season. With support from the Waukegan Park District, the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus continue to be a longstanding tradition in the community, offering a unique musical experience for individuals of all ages.
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Lake Forest Academy moves into top 10 among U.S. boarding schoolsOct 03, 2025 5:29 pm - Lake Forest Academy continued its upward trend in the national rankings and was named the No. 1 private school in Illinois for the third consecutive year as Niche announced the 2026 edition of its Best Schools rankings earlier this week.
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Hill Avenue to be closed near Glen Ellyn, Wheaton borderOct 03, 2025 5:23 pm - A portion of Hill Avenue near the border of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn is expected to be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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Schaumburg seeking third TIF district to spur redevelopment in town’s southwest cornerOct 03, 2025 4:55 pm - Schaumburg officials are seeking input from leaders of other local government agencies, including school and park districts, on a proposal for a third tax increment financing district to spur industrial redevelopment in the village’s southwest corner.