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5 things to do in McHenry County: Halloween Handout in Crystal Lake, horror movies on the big screen & more — Shaw Local News Network
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5 things to do in McHenry County: Halloween Handout in Crystal Lake, horror movies on the big screen & more

Halloween Handout (Crystal Lake): Downtown Crystal Lake’s annual Halloween Handout event is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Families can wear costumes and visit local businesses and organizations that will be handing out treats. Visit downtowncl.org for more information. “Scream” followed by...

5 Things to Do: Halloween party at Suzy’s Bar & Grill, Scarecrow Walk & more this weekend in Kendall County — Shaw Local News Network
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5 Things to Do: Halloween party at Suzy’s Bar & Grill, Scarecrow Walk & more this weekend in Kendall County

Scarecrow Walk (Yorkville): Visit the east end of Riverfront Park for the last weekend of the Scarecrow Walk. Saturday, Oct. 31 is the last day, so make sure to stop by and see all the amazing, creative scarecrows. Riverfront Park is located at 131 E. Hydraulic Ave. The walk is free. Click here for...

5 things to do in DeKalb County: ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Tricks and Treats at the Mansion & more — Shaw Local News Network
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5 things to do in DeKalb County: ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Tricks and Treats at the Mansion & more

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” (DeKalb): The Egyptian Theatre presents the cult-classic film “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadow cast at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. General admission tickets start at $26. Visit egyptiantheatre.org for more information. Tricks and Treats at the Mansion (DeKalb):...

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5 Things to Do in Will County: William Shatner & Micky Dolenz at the Rialto, Country Halloween Party and more — Shaw Local News Network
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5 Things to Do in Will County: William Shatner & Micky Dolenz at the Rialto, Country Halloween Party and more

William Shatner (Joliet): Legendary actor William Shatner will be at the Rialto Square Theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Shatner will take to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his seven decades-long career. Visit rialtosquare.com for more information or...

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Crystal Lake man charged with repeated sexual abuse of minor ordered to remain in custody pending trial, authorities announce — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Crystal Lake man charged with repeated sexual abuse of minor ordered to remain in custody pending trial, authorities announce

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shares fall experiments

5 Things to Do: Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest — Shaw Local News Network
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5 Things to Do: Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest

Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat (Rock Falls): Families can enjoy treats, games, activities and Halloween fun in downtown Rock Falls from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. More than 30 booths will be located at the new parking lot on West Second Street, across from the Eagles Club. Visit rockfallschamber.com for...

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Heavy police presence in Loop for possible shooting investigation

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Country star Deana Carter coming to Rialto Square Theatre Nov. 13 — Shaw Local News Network
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Country star Deana Carter coming to Rialto Square Theatre Nov. 13

Country singer/songwriter Deana Carter will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Nov. 13. Nashville native Carter didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark,...

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Chicago Bears bring sold-out fan fest to McHenry Outdoor Theater

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Chess tourney for students in K-12 is Nov. 7 in Ashton

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Fritts, ROE 47 to host winter clothing drive Nov. 2-15

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Death of mobster Joey Cusumano signals end of Chicago era in Las Vegas

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‘The Prophecy Show – A Holiday Rock Spectacular’ coming to Dixon Historic Theatre Nov. 27

‘The Prophecy Show – A Holiday Rock Spectacular’ coming to Dixon Historic Theatre Nov. 27 — Shaw Local News Network
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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church — Shaw Local News Network
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Save the date to visit Paramount Theatre

Save the date to visit Paramount Theatre — Shaw Local News Network

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Photos: Spooktacular in DeKalb gives children, families an early look at Halloween — Shaw Local News Network
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Photos: Spooktacular in DeKalb gives children, families an early look at Halloween

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