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Sci-fi horror meets frightful fun at Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago StreetOct 22, 2025 12:51 am - Nightmare on Chicago Street in downtown Elgin will have an extraterrestrial invasion theme. The Oct. 25 festival features haunted attractions, scare zones, music stages, and a bizarre bazaar. Once again, they also are hosting “Friday Night Frights” before the big day.
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Campton Hills ‘Boo After Dark’ offers spooky hayrides, costume contestsOct 21, 2025 11:12 pm - The Campton Hills Police Department and Campton Township Parks & Open Space are hosting their first "Boo After Dark" on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Corron Farm.
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Arlington Heights mom appointed to District 21 school boardOct 21, 2025 8:04 pm - Angelika Husmann, an Arlington Heights resident and parent, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 school board.
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Learn about an early DuPage County settler at Lisle Heritage Society programOct 21, 2025 7:55 pm - Kate Gingold wrote a book titled "Ruth by Lake and Prairie" on Ruth Eliza Murray, Joseph Naper’s niece.
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Southminster Presbyterian Church hosts Trunk-or-TreatOct 21, 2025 7:36 pm - Southminster Presbyterian Church in Glen Ellyn invites the community to the annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer grief support groupOct 21, 2025 6:49 pm - If you’ve experienced grief recently or even years ago, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites you to its grief support group. Grief Matters will meet Thursdays, Nov. 6 through Feb. 12.
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Batavia Indoor Market season starts Nov. 1 at Sturdy Shelter BrewingOct 21, 2025 5:54 pm - The Indoor Market season in Batavia begins on Nov. 1, running every Saturday until mid-May at Sturdy Shelter Brewing.Over 20 local vendors will offer fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and more, with new additions like North Sky Farm's organic cheese and Rosewood Farm's winter vegetables.
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‘This will be our landmark’: Huge brick paver emblem takes shape in Lake ZurichOct 21, 2025 5:35 pm - Lake Zurich’s new downtown landmark nearing completion as part of $11.6 million improvement project.
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Palatine cafe closes following repeated visits by immigration agentsOct 21, 2025 5:32 pm - Chappie's Cafe in Palatine is about to close, a decision that followed repeated visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the owners say.
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‘A thoughtful restaurant’: Mockingbird in East Dundee embarks on an expansion while keeping the vibe intimateOct 21, 2025 5:25 pm - Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee is in the middle of an expansion that will see the footprint nearly triple. The restaurant specializes in shareables, small plates and pizzas all cooked in a wood-fired oven while offering a robust wine and cocktail program.