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Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates OktoberfestOct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.
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‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-CitiesOct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
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Mount Prospect putting new life into an old reservoirOct 01, 2025 9:18 am - An old warhorse of Mount Prospect’s water infrastructure is getting back into shape, as crews carry out much needed repairs at the village’s potable water reservoir Booster Pumping Station 4.
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Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festivalOct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
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Oktoberfest celebration at Naper Settlement: Beer, brats, and live musicSep 30, 2025 11:50 pm - Naper Settlement's annual Oktoberfest features traditional German cuisine, beer, and music on Oct. 3-4.
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Hear multiple languages at Gary UMC in Wheaton on World Communion SundaySep 30, 2025 11:01 pm - On World Communion Sunday Oct. 5, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will celebrate by hearing a variety of languages.
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House speaker unsure if there’s enough support for Bears stadium tax breakSep 30, 2025 9:50 pm - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday expressed uncertainty about whether tax break legislation that could lead to a Bears move to Arlington Heights will pass.
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Batavia Art League begins its second yearSep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
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‘No Kings’ rally Oct. 18 in GenevaSep 30, 2025 4:53 pm - A “No Kings” rally is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Randall Road and Gleneagle Drive in Geneva.
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St. Charles to flush water hydrantsSep 30, 2025 4:28 pm - St. Charles will flush water hydrants in the city from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays between Oct. 6 and Oct. 31. It may temporarily discolor water due to minerals being stirred up.