October Archives - Chronicle Media

— October 22, 2021

DuPage forest preserves hosting Halloween programs
— October 20, 2021

From haunted hikes and wagon rides to pumpkin stories and rhymes for little ones, we’ve got a thrilling lineup of Halloween happenings this year, so register soon. Haunted Tractor-Drawn…
Harvest to Home coming to Amish Heritage Center
— September 28, 2021

Harvest to Home returns to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9. Hours for the event are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m….
October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month
— October 23, 2019

Here are a few tips to help you and your family enjoy mealtimes together: Plan your meals. Planning a weekly menu and posting it for everyone to see, like on the fridge, can help avoid…
People have a barrel of fun at Long Grove Oktoberfest
— October 7, 2019

Mild autumn weather launched Oktoberfest in Long Grove on Oct. 5 at Buffalo Creek Brewing on its third anniversary of being in business. Owner/Brewmaster Mike Marr of Vernon Hills and…

Growing giants in the land of pumpkins
— October 17, 2021

Illinois grows lots of pumpkins. Some nurture giant ones. Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm in Minooka hosted a statewide contest to honor the largest giant Sept. 25. The event was sponsored…
DIVAS ON A DIME: Welcome autumn with an Oktoberfest dinner
— September 23, 2021

While fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22, Oktoberfest has already started. Wait, what? Oktoberfest in September? Yes, and here’s why: Oktoberfest is not…
Is pumpkin spice good for you?
— October 7, 2019

Fall – er – pumpkin spice season is upon us. And, for better or for worse, it seems you can’t go anywhere without being bombarded with endless options of nutmeg and cinnamon-flavored…