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Halloween Hustle celebrates 20 years in downtown PalatineOct 13, 2025 3:36 pm - Get ready to run, walk - or fly - through the streets of historic downtown Palatine as the 20th annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Dash returns on Saturday, Oct. 25, for a morning of fitness, costumes and community spirit to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs.
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Glenbard school board president appointed to state House seatOct 13, 2025 3:31 pm - DuPage County Democratic leaders have appointed the president of the Glenbard District 87 school board to an Illinois House seat.
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Ink and drink: Martini Room in Elgin hosts first flash tattoo eventOct 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Martini Room in Elgin held an unusual event last week. It hosted three local tattoo artists who gave flash tattoos to customers.
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Fans of the macabre have a chance to win Halloween in a Hearse at OutdoorOct 13, 2025 3:14 pm - It’s not too late to sign up to win the McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Halloween in a Hearse experience. Sign-ups will continue until the randomly drawn winners are announced Friday, Oct. 24, said Joe Cicero, president of marketing and promotions for the theater.
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Island Lake establishment boasts intergenerational appealOct 13, 2025 3:00 pm - Ty Weidner still remembers his parents signing him up for junior bowling at 3D Sideouts when he was in grade school.
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Scarecrow contest winners announced for the 40th St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 13, 2025 1:09 pm - The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend featured live entertainment, family-friendly fall activities, and a scarecrow contest with over 120 entries.
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Fox River Grove announces tax reductions for residentsOct 13, 2025 12:21 pm - Fox River Grove will lower its electricity surcharge and cable television taxes for residents after passing a 1% sales tax.
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Jeepers creepers! DuPage County’s Forest Preserves go all out for HalloweenOct 13, 2025 12:06 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting several Halloween events throughout October, including pumpkin hikes, lantern-lit trails, and trick-or-treating with horses.
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‘Symphony of Horror’: Aurora church to screen original ‘Nosferatu’ with live organ musicOct 13, 2025 11:43 am - Celebrating Halloween season, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will screen a famous 1922 silent horror film with organ accompaniment on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Enjoy music, pumpkin carving and more when Harvest Hoot returns to Oakton campus Oct. 18Oct 13, 2025 10:56 am - The city of Des Plaines’ annual autumn festival, Harvest Hoot, returns to the Oakton College campus from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.