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Journalism Instructor, Editor, Writer. Indiana University alum x 2. Hoosiers and Beatles are life. College basketball obsessed.
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Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago Street returns in 2026 as a two-night Halloween event

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By Aimee Barrows
| Shaw Local Verified
The Nightmare on Chicago Street immersive Halloween experience returns to downtown Elgin, but this year, the annual event will take place on two nights instead of just one. Nightmare on Chicago Street: The Arrival is Friday, Oct.
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Where to find the best tacos in the Sauk Valley & Illinois Valley for National Taco Day

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By Aimee Barrows
| Shaw Local Verified
National Taco Day is the second Tuesday of October, which is Tuesday, Oct. 6 in 2026. While this day offers the perfect excuse to visit your local favorite, northern Illinois is a regional hotspot for exceptional Mexican cuisine, featuring taquerias and restaurants that have earned genuine acclaim. We asked Shaw Local audiences to vote for their favorite tacos and Mexican restaurants in the 2026 Sauk Valley Favorites and Best of the Illinois Valley contests.
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Seasonal Sips: Northern Illinois breweries feature fall beer, Oktoberfest releases

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By Aimee Barrows
| Shaw Local Verified
Fall is one of the best times of year for craft beer fans, with breweries rolling out pumpkin ales, Oktoberfest lagers, Märzens and other seasonal favorites. Whether you’re looking for a classic German-style brew or something flavored with cinnamon, maple or pumpkin, a plethora of northern Illinois breweries are serving up plenty of reasons to raise a glass this autumn. Enjoy seasonal fall beers at the many craft breweries around northern Illinois.
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