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Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Long Grove Pet Costume Parade, Barrington Area TasteFest and more

Posted in Daily Herald, Entertainment, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights on October 15, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Last year’s Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin drew a large crowd. This year’s event takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. | John Starks/Daily Herald

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, Oct. 16

Nightmare on Chicago Street: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at East Chicago and North Spring streets, Elgin. On Friday, music from The Ataris at 6 p.m., Plain White T’s at 7:30 p.m., and Gym Class Heroes at 9 p.m. on Chicago Street. Plus, food and beverage vendors, a haunted attraction, roaming performers and access to Cirque D’ Freak, Nightmare’s twisted circus-themed zone filled with sinister clowns and sideshow performers. On Saturday, across eight city blocks, a postapocalyptic world, with themed zones, costumed performers, Nightmare Alley, three stages of music, a costume contest, celebrity appearances, food and beverages. $40.86-$96.48. Tickets: nightmareonchicagostreet.com

Military Miniature Society of Illinois Show: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Features the work of modelers from around the world displaying painted miniature figures and original sculptures. Vendor area offers model kits, paints, tools, books and more. $10, free for kids 12 and younger and active military with I.D. military-miniature-society-of-illinois.com.

Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, and Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 21-25, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See hand-carved, LED-lit jack-o’-lanterns staged along a festive paved pathway featuring characters and live pumpkin carving. $20-$24 for adults, $13-$17 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. chicagobotanic.org/halloween.

Zombie Fun Run: 6-8 p.m. Friday Oct. 16, at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Run or walk in your Halloween costume for nearly two miles while being chased by zombies. Fee includes a hot dog or brat, chips and a drink. $10-$15. parkfun.com/event/zombie-fun-run

Oddities Night: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. A Victorian Halloween gathering with a tarot card reader, a magician, spooky treats and more. 21 and older. Registration fee. ahpd.org.

Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday Friday, Oct. 16, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. | Charles Sykes/AP

Buddy Guy 90: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will celebrate a historic milestone. Tickets start at $49. rialtosquare.com

Lake Forest Preservation Symposium: Various times, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, at Ragdale, Lake Forest College, and select historic sites in Lake Forest. The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation and Ragdale, in celebration of their shared 50th anniversaries, brings together national and regional voices in architecture, preservation, planning, design and civic life for a three-day conversation about historic places and the future of communities. To register and for a list of events, visit lfpf.org/events.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. eastdundee.net

Haunted Hoffman Family Fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates. Trick-or-treat with characters. Registration required. $9 in advance; if space is available, on-site registration is $12. heparks.org

Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Burnstein Hall, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Daffodil enthusiasts will offer expert growing tips. Hundreds of varieties of daffodil bulbs for purchase. Included with admission. chicagobotanic.org.

Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Burnstein Hall, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See a display of freshly harvested fruit grown in the area by members of the Midwest Fruit Explorers. Included with general admission. chicagobotanic.org.

Reenactors fire a cannon during the Civil War Encampment and Battle in Hainesville. This year’s event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18. | Ryan Rayburn/for the Daily Herald

Civil War Encampment & Battle: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, off South Hainesville Road, Hainesville. Relive history as period-garbed reenactors re-create battle, bivouacs, battlefield surgeries and historical presentations of the American Civil War. Free. hainesville.org/civil-war-event

Open House Chicago: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, in several locations in Chicago. The Chicago Architecture Center hosts a free public festival that offers rare, behind-the-scenes access to sites of architectural, historical and cultural significance and spotlights businesses, organizations and creative leaders contributing to the vitality of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Free. architecture.org

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Burnstein Hall, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society. Included with admission. chicagobotanic.org.

“Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure”: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. In this bilingual/bicultural musical, Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. But when a spirited candy skeleton springs to life, Vita finds herself on a musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. $35; free for kids 17 and younger with the purchase of a regular ticket. tickets.eccartscenter.org.

Clay Jenkinson: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Renowned humanities scholar, author and historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson brings Thomas Jefferson to life. $49-$59. rauecenter.org.

Train Saturdays: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the DuPage County Historical Museum auditorium, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. See an HO-scale model train operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers. Detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks. Suggested donation: $5, $2 for kids and seniors. dupagemuseum.org.

Morton Arboretum walking play: 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A retelling of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Low-impact offering Saturday covers a shorter distance at a slower pace and stays near paved paths where possible. Suitable for 12 and older, with some dark themes and mild violence. $27 for 18 and older and $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

Ghost Story Train: 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, off Route 31, South Elgin. Ride a spooky trolley to the haunted forest preserve for family-friendly frights, including stories around the campfire with treats from Margie’s Girls’ Kitchen. A ghostly musician will lead campfire songs. Costumes welcome. $20. Register at foxtrolley.org/Ghost-Story-Train.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Chicago Railroadiana & Model Train Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $6 or free for kids younger than 12. rrshows.com.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

The Long Grove Pet Costume Parade steps off Sunday, Oct. 18, at Brother’s Field. | Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association

Pet Costume Parade: Noon Sunday, Oct. 18, at Brothers’ Field, 340 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Prizes for Best Dressed, Most Unique Costume and Judge’s Favorite. Registration recommended. Free. longgrove.org/festival/october-days.

McGarry, Ganz & Versace: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Jazz with Grammy-nominated artists Kate McGarry, Keith Ganz and Gary Versace. $39.19 and free for students 18 and younger with a paid adult. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Taste samples from local food and drink suppliers at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce’s Barrington Area TasteFest Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington. | Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Barrington Area TasteFest: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets, 22221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington. Sample food and drinks from local restaurants, microbrewers, wineries and distillers, with live music and a chance to grab fast-moving cash in the Barrington Bank & Trust Co. money machine. The first 200 attendees will receive a collectible TasteFest glass at the door. $50 in advance, $55 at the door. barringtonchamber.com.

Pumpkin Festival: Various times Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 21-25, with many activities at Main and State streets and on the courthouse lawn, Sycamore. Decorated pumpkins, carnival, nonprofit vendors, craft shows, activities and entertainment on Saturday. Autumn Craft and Treasures Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore High School Fieldhouse; $1-$3 entry fee. The 48th annual Sycamore Chamber 10K Pumpkin Run is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Pumpkin Festival Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free; some activities have fees. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Spooky Trail: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and 7:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Encounter clowns, creepy crawlies and other frightful surprises along the quarter-mile Spooky Trail. Only 150 presale tickets available each night. $15 or $18 at the door. Register: we–goparks.org/special-events

Ongoing

Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, camel rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Some attractions are only available on weekends. $20 on weekdays, $24 in advance online, and $27 at the door on weekends. Extra fees for some activities. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival.

Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkin enrichments for the animals, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3. $7; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/fall-festival.

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events

Boo! at the Zoo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends through Oct. 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Family-friendly Halloween celebration with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations and more. Included with admission. brookfieldzoo.org/BooAtTheZoo

Richardson Adventure Farm: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, observation tower, sunflower field, zip line, zorbing, pig races and more. $26, $22 for kids 3-12, and free for kids 2 and younger. richardsonadventurefarm.com.

Jack O’Lantern World: Time slots available starting around 6:10 p.m. and running through 10:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 1, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Walk through an immersive, interactive trail featuring over 20 themed worlds with thousands of jack-o’-lanterns hand-carved by over 50 artisans. Daytime experience available from 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24. $17.99-$29.99; daytime experience $14.99. thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich.

“Ride the Cyclone”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The Spirits of St. Cassian High School Chamber Choir return. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

Duchess Manor: Select times and dates through Nov. 1, at The Arboretum, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The story centers on a rarely seen duchess living in the sprawling estate she constructed within The Arboretum. Also offers a lights-on experience without actors or jump scares. Tickets start at $27 or $7 for the lights-on experience. shopthearb.com

Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 1, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Thrills by day and frights by night with haunted houses, scare zones, spine-chilling shows and rides. Tickets start at $45. For dates and hours, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica/events.

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District 220 board members approve policy update on political activities

Posted in 220, Barrington Education Association, Board of Education, Clown Car, Conflict of interest, Daily Herald, Deception, Democratic Socialists of America, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Education, Elections, Ethics, Fundraisers, Illinois Federation of Teachers, Illinois State Board of Elections, Organizations, Politics, Property Taxes, Resident Spotlights, School Districts, Taxes, Transparency, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on October 13, 2026| 6 Comments »

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

In the wake of four (4) school board members coming under investigation, Barrington Area Unit School District 220 has updated a key policy governing political activity by elected officials.

The update, approved by board members last week, allows board members seeking elected office to mention District 220 or use incidental photos of district property in campaign materials, but only as long as they don’t suggest a district endorsement.

“Not to say that the prior policy wasn’t great, but this, I think, clarifies a lot of things,” board member Steve Wang said.

The policy update comes after board member Erin Chan Ding was found to have violated district policies by using school resources, property and social media for prohibited political campaign activities related to her campaign for the Illinois House.

Fellow board members Leah Collister-Lazzari and Barry Altshuler also violated policies by posting images of students, district property and the district’s chess piece logo on campaign social media sites during their 2023 runs for school board.

School board President Sandra Ficke-Bradford was investigated and cleared of wrongdoing regarding a photo of her in front of Barrington High School that appeared in a news article related to the 2025 election.

The board next will be examining its ethics and gift ban policies, officials said

Report continues here.

Related: ““District 220 board members violated campaign policies, investigation finds,” “Proposed Policy Change Would Strip Anonymous Formal Grievances in Barrington District 220,” “CUSD 220 Board delivers second (slappier) slap on the wrist to member Erin Chan Ding,” “CUSD 220 Board of Education public comments we applaud,” “Over $100,000 in Special Interest Funding gifted to 220 Board member’s campaign in failed bid for State Rep job,” “New Evidence of Chan Ding’s Policy Violations and Conflicts of Interest,” “The D220 Board of Ed gets another ‘F’ in accountability & transparency,” “The Real Issue in Barrington 220 Isn’t Parking or Levies — It’s Leadership Culture,” “BOARD OF ED VOTES, MEMBER CHAN DING MADE FLAGRANT POLICY VIOLATIONS – Part 2,” “BOARD OF ED VOTES, MEMBER CHAN DING MADE FLAGRANT POLICY VIOLATIONS,” “District 220’s Lack of Transparency (Updated),” “District 220’s Lack of Transparency” and “Change.org Petition: ‘For the Resignation of Erin Chan Ding ~ D220 Resources are Not for Political Campaigns’”

 

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Barrington Area Crop Walk is Sunday

Posted in Community Alerts, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights, St. Anne Catholic Community on October 9, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Barrington, let’s walk together to help fight hunger!

Join us for the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026 and choose a 1-mile or 5K route through Barrington.

Help us reach our $52,000 goal to support families in need right here in our community and around the world.

Saint Anne Catholic Church
120 Ela Street
Registration: 12:30 p.m. | Walk 1:00 p.m.

Sign up HERE in advance, or day-of, or support via a monetary donation at the link below. See you Sunday!“

St. Anne Catholic School
Village of Barrington
Presbyterian Church of Barrington
Barrington United Methodist Church
Community Church of Barrington
Hope Lutheran Church – Long Grove, IL

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The Democratic Socialists of America in their own words

Posted in AI, Cost of Living, Data Center, Deception, Democratic Socialists of America, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Economy, Elections, Ethics, Fundraisers, His Master's Voice, Illinois State Board of Elections, Immigration, Land Use, Look For The Union Label, Pension Funding, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, School Districts, Springfield, Taxes, The New Normal?, The New York Times, Transparency, Unions, Village Code on October 6, 2026| 6 Comments »

Maria Peterson is running for the IL House District 52 seat. Nabeela Syed is running for IL Senate District 26. Currently both choose only to campaign publicly as “Democrats.” | Images courtesy Facebook

Much has been said and written about the, “Democratic Socialists of America (DSA),” in recent months leading to the mid-term elections. Their website states:

“Capitalism is a system designed by the owning class to exploit the rest of us for their own profit. We must replace it with democratic socialism, a system where ordinary people have a real voice in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and society.

We believe there are many avenues that feed into the democratic road to socialism. Our vision pushes further than historic social democracy and leaves behind authoritarian visions of socialism in the dustbin of history.

  • We want a democracy that creates space for us all to flourish not just survive and answers the fundamental questions of our lives with the input of all.
  • We want to collectively own the key economic drivers that dominate our lives, such as energy production and transportation.
  • We want the multiracial working class united in solidarity instead of divided by fear.
  • We want to win “radical” reforms like:
    • Single-payer Medicare for All,
    • Defunding the police/refunding communities,
    • The Green New Deal, and
    • More as a transition to a freer, more just life.

We want a democracy powered by everyday people. The capitalist class tells us we are powerless, but together we can take back control.”

They have further stated their priorities, including:

That’s pretty much all we needed to read to form our opinions, and most who have read these pages for nearly two decades know what they likely are.

However, feel free to visit the Democratic Socialists of America website to learn more so that you might be enlightened before reaching your own opinions before casting your ballots.

Related: “Inside the DSA’s audacious quest for power in the Democratic Party“

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Barrington Area Conservation Trust annual Oaktoberfest is October 10

Posted in BACT, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights, Topics Of Interest on September 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Join us for an evening of conservation celebration at Oaktoberfest 2026!

Tickets and sponsorships are available on our website www.bactrust.org.

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Citizens for Conservation Ignite the Night fest September 26

Posted in Barrington Hills Park District, Citizens for Conservation, FPDCC, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights on September 17, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Come celebrate autumn and connect with family, friends and neighbors at an outdoors moonlit festival. Enjoy a cookout dinner with beer and wine, accompanied by great live music and an amazing blazing giant bonfire at the Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Center and Spring Creek Forest Preserve from 5-10 PM Sept 26.

The evening features a large eco-raffle, stargazing with powerful telescopes, meeting native birds of prey, and narrated horse-drawn wagon rides around a tallgrass prairie. Ignite the Night strives to be a zero-waste event again. For more information and tickets, go to CitizensForConservation.org/itn.

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Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights on September 12, 2026| Leave a Comment »

By Linda Osikowicz, Barrington United Methodist Church

Treasure hunters and bargain shoppers won’t want to miss Barrington United Methodist Church’s 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3. The sale will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 98 Algonquin Road in Barrington.

An entire wing of the church and a large tent will be filled with thousands of clean, usable items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, toys, lamps, housewares, linens, holiday items, crafts, fabrics, small appliances, tools, sporting goods, bikes, and garden items. (The sale does not offer furniture, books, DVDs, CDs, or electronics.)

With so much to explore, everyone is sure to discover something special.

Looking for one-of-a-kind finds, designer label clothing, art, or antiques? The popular “French Room” is packed with treasures at bargain prices, including china, crystal, collectibles, and other carefully selected high-quality decorative items.

For those looking for even bigger bargains, the popular half-price sale begins at 3 p.m. on Friday. Saturday shoppers can take advantage of the Bargain Bag Sale in select departments, where anything you can fit into designated bags is just $5, $10, or $15.

The French Room and Jewelry & Accessories also will be half-price on Saturday. More than 1,000 shoppers attend the sale each year, with many returning year after year to see what new treasures await.

Every purchase helps make a difference. Funds from the sale benefit local organizations and United Women in Faith ministries which serve women, children, and youth nationally and in more than 38 countries worldwide.

Shopping the rummage sale is also a great way to care for the environment while stretching your budget. Purchasing and donating gently used items gives them a second life, keeps usable goods out of landfills, and supports sustainable recycling. Items that are not sold find new homes through various resale shops and organizations or are recycled.

Tax-deductible donations of goods will be accepted Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 2 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28-29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. until noon.

“Because donations do not come in until the week of the sale, we never know what will be available for purchase,” said Linda Osikowicz, co-chair of the sale. “The entire sale is a surprise!”

“Over 100 volunteers contribute to the success of our sale,” said co-chair Sydney Whitley. Other committee members include Elaine Anderson, Jeanette Burger, Janeen Hamack, Carol Henrikson, Silvia Grabacki, and Mary Ulery.

For more information, to donate or to volunteer, contact (847) 836-5540 or visit barringtonumc.com.

 

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Things to do Sept. 4-10: Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling, Buffalo Grove Days and more

Posted in Daily Herald, Entertainment, Fundraisers on September 4, 2026| Leave a Comment »

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, Sept. 4

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Carnival, food and beer tents, live music, craft fair, car show and kids’ activities. Classic/custom car show from 5-9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Park. Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Skate Park, heading along Haligus to Miller Road, right on Miller to Sunset Park; followed by community picnic from noon to 3:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sunset Market featuring artisans, crafters and businesses from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Music lineup — Friday: Aberdeen Drive at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: SINGO at 1 p.m., Brass From The Past at 4 p.m., Heartache Tonight at 6:30 p.m. and Dirty Pop at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Cadillac Groove at 3 p.m., 28 Days at 5:30 p.m., and Tennessee Whiskey at 8 and 9:15 p.m. Free. summersunsetfest.com.

The Buffalo Grove High School Marching Band Flag team performs in the Buffalo Grove Days parade Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Buffalo Grove. This year’s parade steps off at at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. | Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

Buffalo Grove Days: Carnival hours 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6; and 1-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, live entertainment, bingo, blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; craft fair and business expo from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday; kids’ entertainment; Rotary Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday and more. Music lineup — Friday Hi Infidelity at 6 p.m. and The Brothers Gibb at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 7th heaven at 3:30 p.m., Sounds of Seattle at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday Nashville Electric at 3:30 p.m., LP Vinyl at 6 p.m., and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 8:30 p.m.; and Monday Turning Down Today at noon. Free. bgdays.com.

Lucy’s Comedy: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse with headliner Chastity Washington, featuring Jack Baker and hosted by Ted Willson. Tickets start at $29. Rauecenter.org.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. eastdundee.net

Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sept. 5 through Nov. 1, at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, camel rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Some attractions are only available on weekends. $20 on weekdays; $24 in advance online and $27 at the door on weekends and Columbus Day. Extra fees for some activities. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival.

Long Grove Irish Days: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, and 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Long Grove. Irish music, food and drinks. Free. longgrove.org/festival/irish-days.

Schaumburg Septemberfest runs Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the Al Larson Prairie Center in Schaumburg, and includes a Labor Day Parade. | Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald

Septemberfest: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Live entertainment on two stages, carnival, arts and crafts show, craft beer and wine area, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, drone show on Sunday night, and a Labor Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday. Music — Saturday: Cheap Foreign Cars at 6:30 p.m. and Night Ranger at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday: White Lion at 6:30 p.m. and Warrant at 8:30 p.m.; and Monday: Krysten Knievel at 5:30 p.m. and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox at 7:30 p.m. Free. villageofschaumburg.com.

TheosoFest Mind, Body, Spirit Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. Mind-body-spirit festival featuring meditative practices from several traditions, Labyrinth Walk, Qigong and Tai Ji, Kids Korner, a drumming circle, exhibits and vendor booths, hands-on demonstrations, vegetarian food and more. Free; lawn parking is $5 (cash or credit card). theosophical.org/theosofest.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Starts at Sunset Skate Park, heading along Haligus to Miller Road, right on Miller to Sunset Park. summersunsetfest.com.

Taste of Schaumburg: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Campus grounds, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Not-for-profit organizations partner with restaurants and food vendors to sell food and beverages. Part of Schaumburg’s Septemberfest celebration. Free. villageofschaumburg.com.

The Great American Lobster Fest comes to Chicago’s Navy Pier Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. | Daily Herald

The Great American Lobster Fest: 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Navy Pier, 900 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Live lobster flown in from the East Coast, live music, vendors, nonseafood and dessert items and more. Tickets start at $74. greatamericanlobsterfest.greencurtainevents.com

Hanover Park Fall Fun Fest: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Taste of Hanover, featuring a variety of food trucks and vendors, live music and more. Free. hpparks.org/specialevents.

Love On the Lawn Festival: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Music, food and community. R&B superstar MÝA will perform. “American Idol” season 24 Top 10 finalist Philmon Lee is a featured performer. All-day celebration of “50 Years of Chicago House” with DJ Slugo, DJ Sundance, DJ Roszay, DJ Rodney B, DJ Way and DJ CZR. Food trucks, a Kidz Zone, local talent and a vendor village. Gates open at 2 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. $30 for 10 or older. Tickets: lotlfest.com

Wauconda Street Dance: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on Main Street in Wauconda. Annual dance with music, food and more. Free; over-21 wristbands $5. waucondachamber.org.

Green Room Improv: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Clean, high-energy, multifaceted improv comedy. $13-$20. greenroomimprov.com

Trains & Tunes: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Blues by The Stephen Hull Experience. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner; on-site vendors. Fireworks at around 8:30 p.m. Museum admission: $16-$20. irm.org/trains-tunes.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, Sept. 6

Illinois Mycological Association Display & Sale (Shrooms): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Exhibits 50 to 100 varieties of mushrooms foraged from area forests in the days prior to the show. Members will answer questions about mushrooms and fungi. Mushroom-related books, T-shirts and other items are for sale. Included with general admission. chicagobotanic.org.

Battle of the Bags: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Cornhole tournament. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The competitive division will offer up to $5,000 in cash prizes. The social division features a variety of prizes including cash and gift certificates. $80 per team for the competitive division, $40 per team for social. ParkwayBankPark.com.

Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Semple will perform. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series

Wauconda “Big Bang” fireworks show: Dusk Sunday, Sept. 6, at Homer T. Cook Memorial Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Originally scheduled for July 3. wauconda-il.gov.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival fireworks: 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. summersunsetfest.com.

Monday, Sept. 7

Schaumburg Septemberfest Labor Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, lining up on Wise Road between Roselle and Plum Grove roads, Schaumburg. Parade travels northbound on Summit Drive toward the festival grounds. Free. villageofschaumburg.com

Labor Day trolley rides: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Last train leaves between 4 and 4:15 p.m. $10, $8 for 62 and older, veterans and first responders; $5 for kids 3-11; free for kids 2 and younger. foxtrolley.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 9

Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 9-11; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich. Food, rides, livestock events, live entertainment and more. The VFW 9/11 and POW Memorial Service is from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday. Harness racing at 11 a.m. and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships at 7 p.m. Wednesday, truck pulls at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and an antique auto show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and demolition derby at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Friday Night Concert with country rock singer/songwriter Brantley Gilbert at 8 p.m. with opening act Riplock ($45). On the Ag Land stage — Wednesday: Darrell Data and Bob from 1-4 p.m. and 13 Days from 7-10 p.m.; Thursday: Two Girls-One Guitar from 1-4 p.m. and Back Paiges from 7-10 p.m.; Friday: WSPY Noon Show from noon to 1 p.m. and The Vodka Boys from 7-11 p.m.; Saturday: The Beaux from 1-4 p.m. and The Sociables from 7-11 p.m.; and Sunday: worship at 8:30 a.m. and Sami Krueger from 1-4 p.m. $10; $7 for kids 6-12; and free for kids 5 and younger. Five-day pass: $10-$25. sandwichfair.com.

Teatro Popular-Identidad: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Gail Borden Public Library’s Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Comedy about family, culture and identity. Presented in Spanglish. A conversation with multimedia artist Karina Chavez follows. gailborden.info.

Wine Down Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Live music, drinks and food. Jagged Little Pill will perform. Free. eastdundee.net.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Semple Band will perform. Food Truck Wednesdays: 6-8 p.m. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Jane Don’t Does America: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race. $46.19-$77.23. improv.com/chicago

Thursday, Sept. 10

Brown Bag Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Linda Rock shares the history of neighborhood grocery stores in Elgin and tells the story of grocer Libbie Samuelson. Free. RSVP: elginhistory.org.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Vendors offer specialty foods, vintage clothes, crafts, artisanal goods and more, with live music and special offers. Free. gallagherway.com

“Betsy Ross and the Making of America”: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, on Zoom and in Gail Borden Public Library’s Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Presenting via Zoom, historian Marla Miller describes the life and times of Betsy Ross. Register: gailborden.info.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Big Brother’s Vinyl will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Ongoing

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 25 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through Sept. 7 at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. 16th-century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, characters and more. $48, $45 for 62 and older and military with ID, $23 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. renfair.com/bristol.

Minecraft Experience, Villager Rescue: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; and noon to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 7, at EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. The world of Minecraft comes to life in an immersive experience. Tickets start at $28. minecraftexperience.com.

“An Iliad’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 20, except Sept. 5-6, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. Janus Theatre Company’s production of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem. $28. janusplays.com

“Come From Away”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays through Oct. 18, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the true story of the time when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001. Tickets start at $78.10. marriotttheatre.com.

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It’s already election time for candidates running for office in 2027

Posted in Appointments, Barrington Area Library, Barrington Hills Park District, Board of Elections, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Ethics, Fundraisers, Illinois State Board of Elections, League of Women Voters, Look For The Union Label, One Barrington Hills, Politics, Resident Spotlights, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, School Districts, SOS Party, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unite Barrington Hills, Village Board, Your Barrington Hills on August 22, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Believe it or not, candidates running in the Consolidated April 2027 Election may begin their petition circulation next week. According to records we found in a search of the Cook County Clerk’s Office (not always up to date), the terms of these elected officials will be ending:

Village of Barrington Hills

  • Jessica Hoffmann
  • John Carpenter Clarke
  • Marsha McClary

CUSD 220 Board of Education

  • Barry Altshuler, Vice President
  • Diana L. Clopton, Secretary
  • Leah Collister-Lazzari

Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club

  • Jill Zubak, Vice President
  • Steven E. Allen, Secretary
  • 3rd seat undefined from available records

Barrington Area Library

  • Jennifer J. Lucas
  • Anne Ordway

Harper Community College

  • Dr. Tricia Elliott (Appointed 8.19.26 to replace William Kelley)
  • Nancy N. Robb, Secretary
  • Diane G. Hill

To our knowledge, no one has declared their candidacy for any of these seats. However, it would be decent of those listed above to communicate their intentions sooner than later.

Those considering running for office are encouraged to contact the Illinois State Board of Elections for guidance on getting started if they’ve not already.

Source: Cook County Clerk’s Office

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Geneva’s annual Concours d’Elegance returns Aug. 23 with 200 vintage cars

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Press Release on August 20, 2026| Leave a Comment »

By City of Geneva

Travel down historic Geneva’s Third Street lined with vintage, specialty, and exotic automobiles during the annual Concours d’Elegance from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in downtown Geneva. Participants from all over the country will gather, with some being awarded the coveted Benz Trophy.

The event will offer the chance to see more than 200 award-winning and rare cars. This year’s feature vehicles include the Phaeton body style, Whizzer motorbikes, and Audi marques.

Several dining establishments will be offering al fresco options along the shaded streets.

The beneficiary of this year’s event is Northwestern Medicine LivingWell Cancer Resources. Learn more at the Geneva Concours d’Elegance website, genevaconcours.net.

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