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Northwest suburban groups unite for ‘No Kings Vote Early’ rally and Democracy FairOct 08, 2026 9:40 pm - Northwest suburban residents are organizing a "No Kings Vote Early" rally and Democracy Fair on Oct. 17 at North School Park in Arlington Heights as part of over 2,300 nationwide coordinated events.
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Scout-run Haunted Hollow returns to Rosemont Oct. 23-24Oct 08, 2026 8:16 pm - Takhone Lodge #7's annual Haunted Hollow returns Oct. 23-24 at 9201 W. Higgins Road in Rosemont, featuring a 45-minute Brothers Grimm-themed haunted house experience. This youth-run fundraiser supports local Scouting programs.
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Over 50 local artists featured at Art of the Land fundraiser Oct. 23-24Oct 08, 2026 6:44 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 18th annual Art of the Land fundraiser October 23-24 at Harvard's historic Starline Factory, featuring artwork from 50+ local artists, live music, pottery demonstrations, and appetizers
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Two facing gun charges in AuroraOct 08, 2026 5:03 pm - Aurora police announced Thursday that they charged two gang members with gun crimes.
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Campton Hills police, parks group plan spooky partyOct 08, 2026 3:42 pm - The Campton Hills Police Department and the Campton Township Parks and Open Space organization are having “Boo After Dark” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road.
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West Suburban Community Pantry to hold State of Hunger event Oct. 14 on rising food insecurityOct 08, 2026 3:31 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry will host a free State of the Pantry event on Oct. 14 in Woodridge, featuring tours of their facilities and updates on food insecurity challenges in DuPage and Will counties.
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Elgin commission rejects proposal for 7 Brew Coffee on Summit StreetOct 08, 2026 3:09 pm - Elgin Planning and Zoning commissioners rejected a bid from a developer to bring a 7 Brew Coffee to Summit Street, citing concerns about the high traffic volume the popular drive-through coffee shop creates and whether the neighborhood could handle it.
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Village Theatre Guild opens 63rd season with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’Oct 08, 2026 3:03 pm - Village Theatre Guild launches its 63rd season with “Tiny Beautiful Things,” an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book running Oct. 16 to Nov. 7. The play explores real-life stories of love, loss, and human resilience through intimate dialogue and raw emotions.
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Cary man, twice convicted of attempted murder, pleads guilty to 6th DUIOct 08, 2026 1:57 pm - A Cary man whose criminal history includes two attempted murder convictions now faces decades in prison after his sixth driving under the influence conviction.
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Gourd-geous: Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to The Morton ArboretumOct 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s 16th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns Friday, Oct. 9 with over 9,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and other handcrafted fall pieces from local and national 18 artists. The event runs through the weekend.