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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:45 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will meet Obama for America alumni and supporters to send them off for a day of knocking on doors for Hillary Clinton in Iowa. Starbucks inside Jewel Osco, 1341 N. Paulina. Contact: press@hillaryclinton.com.
8 a.m. — (WOODSTOCK) McHenry County Sheriff’s office hosts IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification Course. Sheriff’s office, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Contact: Cathy Hardt, (815) 334-4739 or cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us.
8:30 a.m — (ROSEMONT) The Power of Mercy: Understandoing Our Choices is a women’s conference seeking to empower women and end exploitation, with spekaers including legal, educational. medical and spiritual professionals. Stephens COnvention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Yvonne Seeman, (630) 935-1657 or yvonne@lovefromaboveinc.com.
*** 9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 14th District Chicago Police host a community chess tournament. Until 4 p.m. Moos Elementary, 1711 N. California Ave. Contact: (312) 745-6110.
9 a.m. — (MAYWOOD) Maywood Fine Arts hosts annual Pumpkin Patch Parade, featuring walk for the arts, live entertainment, games and activities, contests, and more. 5th Avenue at Lake Street, Maywood. Contact: Spooner Baumann, (630) 336-4777 or spooner@maywoodfinearts.org.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D, 2300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Cindy Hamilton, (312) 659-0554 or cindy.hamilton@cemevent.com; or Diane Wagner , (312) 952-1756 or diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com.
9 a.m. — (FRANKLIN PARK) Cat Show showcases more than 125 felines, plus vendors, adoptable cats and more. Also Oct. 9. Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park. Contact: (815) 372-3154.
9:15 a.m. — (JOLIET) U.S. Rep. Bill Foster speaks prior to start of Joliet Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Rock Run Forest Preserve, 3395 Black Rd., Joliet. Contact: Greg Cybulski, (630) 585-7672.
9:30 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Public Library Storytelling Festival. Through Oct. 9. 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, (847) 448-8628 or jschacter@cityofevanston.org.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Ribbon-cutting ceremony to open new playground at Loyola Park. 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Rainbow PUSH Coaltion hosts a Diamond Birthday Celebration to mark the 75th birthday of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. 930 E. 50th St. Contact: (773) 373-3366 or pressdepartment@rainbowpush.org.
10 a.m. — (PORTAGE, Ind.) 24th annual Elvis FANtasy Fest features food, music, Tribute Artist Contest, auction, memorabilia and more. Also Oct. 9. Woodland Park Community Building, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, Ind. Contact: Kay Lipps, (317) 445-4983 or kaylipps@aol.com.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Scarecrow Day features building and dressing of scarecrows to be displayed along the streets to benefit local food shelters. Historic Downtown, Old McHenry Road at Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-3117.
10 a.m. — (DEER PARK) Color the Town Pink event to benefit fight against breast cancer features yoga, zumba, fashion show, retailer discounts, activities for kids and more. Deer Park Town Center, 20530 Rand Rd., Deer Park. Contact: (847) 726-7755.
10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Fall Bulb Festival features live music, shopping, pumpkins, straw bale maze, gourd display, family activities and more. Also Oct. 8. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo features animal chats, musical entertainment, pumpkin carver, fall-themed enrichment for animals, corn maze, hay mountain, and more. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. 2200 N. Cannon Dr. Contact: (312) 742-2000.
10 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Scarecrow Festival features arts and crafts, entertainment, food and Scarecrow Contest with over 100 competing scarecrow creations, Make Your Own Scarecrow event, petting zoo, and more. Through Oct. 9. Downtown around 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. Contact: (630) 377-6161 or email: info@visitstcharles.com.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Fire Dept. marks Fire Prevention Week with a Live Fire Burn Demonstration to highlight the effectiveness of sprinklers. Home Depot parking lot, 2201 Oakton St., Evanston. Contact: Div. CHief Dwight Hohl, (847) 866-5922 or dhohl@cityofevanston.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Second Chance Adult and Juvenile Expungement Summit with speakers, info and more on clearing criminal records. Gale School, 1631 W. Jonquil. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Shrine of Christ the King congregation hosts Outdoor High Mass (10:30 a.m.) and Rally for Resurrection to celebrate the ongoing process of rebuilding the church one year after a devastating fire. 6401 S. Woodlawn. Contact: Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico, (973) 5906494 or canon.talarico@institute-christ-king.org..
11 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival features pumpkin carving, Trick or Treating, costume contests, Pumpkin Parade, hay rides, carnival rides, kids crafts, live entertainment, food, Superhero 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk and lit jack-o-lanterns placed on pumpkin walls throughout the festival grounds, with ceremonial lighting Saturday night, and grand lighting on Sunday. Through Oct. 9. City Park at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact: (847) 432-1924.
11 a.m. — (MAYWOOD) Loyola University Medical Center hosts “Big Saves” Annual Reunion for patients who have survived traumas, such as gunshot wounds, stabbings, car and motorcycle crashes, and fires, to celebrate with their families and fellow survivors. 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood. Contact: Stasia Thompson, thoms@lumc.edu or (708) 543-7377.
11 a.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) DuPage County People’s Empowerment Project press conference to announce Faith, Life and Hope Mission community center is officially open to provide hope, educational services and faith base to immigrants. 900 E. Roosevelt, West Chicago. Contact: Contact: Fr. Jose Landaverde, (773) 538-7414 or joseslandaverde@gmail.com.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) JUICEBOX family music and dance performance series presents Sones de Mexico. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. Contact: Mary May, (312) 744-0576.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago hosts second annual Muslim Youth Expo, a showcase of community resources and talents. North Park University, 3225 W. Foster. Contact: Sana Ihmoud, communications@ciogc.org or (872) 216-9784.
Noon — (NORTH BARRINGTON) Fall Festival features live music, pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating and more. Eton Park, 530 Eton Dr., North Barrington. Contact: (847) 381-6000.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Original Soul Vegetarian Restaurant and Positive Music Works host inaugural Food Music and Forgiveness Festival, to encourage a healthy and positive lifestyle with expert speakers, live music and poetry, dancing, kids’ activities, healthy food and more. 205 E. 75th St. Contact: A.C. McLean, (312) 373-1778 or acm@acmpr.com.
1 p.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) Tales Tombstones Tell is a cemetery tour focusing on the history and past residents of the city. Arbor Avenue between National Street and Hathorn Lane, West Chicago. Contact: Rosemary Mackey (630) 293-2200.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts hosts annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference, featuring panel discussions with top writers in the entertainment industry, including Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Kam Miller, Jack Epps Jr. and Steven E. de Souza. Daley Building, 247 S. State St. Contact: Kristin Mathews, Kmathew5@depaul.edu or (312) 362-7735.
2 p.m. — (ISLAND LAKE) Fall Festival features pumpkin picking and decorating, hayrides, crafts, costume contest and more. Veterans Park, 3720 Greenleaf Ave., Island Lake. Contact: (847) 604-4522.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 6th annual Howl O Ween Pet Costume Contest. Berger Park Cultural Center, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Contact: (773) 761-0376 or info@bergerparkadvisorycouncil.org.
4 p.m. — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Village hosts Oktoberfest festival, featuring food, beer, German bands and more. Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
5 p.m. — (WHEELING) Inaugural Wheeling Oktoberfest features German food, music and more. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 333 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling. Contact: (847) 465-3333.
6 p.m. — (OAK BROOK) Global Spine Outreach hosts annual gala fundraiser to benefit programs to help children suffering severe spinal deformities. Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook. Contact: Nicki THomas, nicki@veteranpr.com.
6:30 p.m. — (HOMEWOOD) Hobo Night features activities for kids 4 to 18 and their families, including train-themed songs, storytelling and hobo costume contest. Homewood Rail Park, Park at Chestnut, Homewood. Contact: (708) 798-3000.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual running of Chicago Marathon. Starts and ends in Grant Park, Columbus at Jackson. Contact: Cindy Hamilton, (312) 659-0554 or cindy.hamilton@cemevent.com; or Diane Wagner , (312) 952-1756 or diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com.
9 a.m. — (FRANKLIN PARK) Cat Show showcases more than 125 felines, plus vendors, adoptable cats and more. Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park. Contact: (815) 372-3154.
10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Fall Bulb Festival features live music, shopping, pumpkins, straw bale maze, gourd display, family activities and more. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo features animal chats, musical entertainment, pumpkin carver, fall-themed enrichment for animals, corn maze, hay mountain, and more. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. 2200 N. Cannon Dr. Contact: (312) 742-2000.
10 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Scarecrow Festival features arts and crafts, entertainment, food and Scarecrow Contest with over 100 competing scarecrow creations, Make Your Own Scarecrow event, petting zoo, and more. Downtown around 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. Contact: (630) 377-6161 or email: info@visitstcharles.com.
10 a.m. — (PORTAGE, Ind.) 24th annual Elvis FANtasy Fest features food, music, Tribute Artist Contest, auction, memorabilia and more. Woodland Park Community Building, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, Ind. Contact: Kay Lipps, (317) 445-4983 or kaylipps@aol.com.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Public Library Storytelling Festival. 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, (847) 448-8628 or jschacter@cityofevanston.org.
11 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival features pumpkin carving, Trick or Treating, costume contests, Pumpkin Parade, hay rides, carnival rides, kids crafts, live entertainment, food, and lit jack-o-lanterns placed on pumpkin walls throughout the festival grounds, for grand lighting. City Park at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact: (847) 432-1924.
Noon — (BOLINGBROOK) Chicagoland Buddy Walk features people with Down syndrome and their invited “buddies” to promote acceptance and inclusion, and benefit education, research and advocacy programs. Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrook. Contact: (630) 771-9400.
2:30 p.m. — (JOLIET) U.S. Rep. Bill Foster speaks at Warren-Sharpe Community Center’s 25th anniversary event. 454 S. Joliet St., Joliet. Contact: Greg Cybulski, (630) 585-7672.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Young Jews take part in an “Ashammu” protest march calling for an end to occupation of Palestinian territories. Temple Shalom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Gabe Frankel, (773) 240-3314 or gabefrankel@gmail.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Compassion Project of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church hosts a Vigil Against Violence with Che “Rhymefest” Smith, DePaul students active in racial justice, Ald. Michele Smith, Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli, and Colleen Daley of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. 600 W. Fullerton Pkwy. Contact: (773) 248-8288; or (773) 348-9500 or yourvoice@ward43.org.
5:30 p.m. — (NORTH CHICAGO) Welcome home celebration for eight Korean War veterans and nine Vietnam War vets returning from an Honor Flight to Washigton, with speakers including U.S. Rep. Robert Dold. Veterans Memorial Park, 1800 block of North Sheridan, North Chicago. Contact: Paula Carballidoi, (847) 800-5753.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago History Museum hosts a panel on immigration in politics, prior to viewing of the second presidential debate. 1601 N. Clark St. Contact: (312) 642-4600.
*** 7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Hillary for Illinois holds presidential debate watch parties. Sidetrack Chicago, 3349 N. Halsted St.; Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Rd.; Ted’s Place, 5813 W. Madison St. Contact: press@hillaryclinton.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Harry Osterman and state Rep. Kelly Cassidy host a presidential debate watch party with state Sen. Heather Steans. BAR 63, 6341 N. Broadway. Contact: ward48dems@aol.com.
***7:45 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Northwestern University students and faculty will gather to watch and critique the second presidential debate. Professor David Zarefsky will give brief remarks before the debate and lead a discussion afterwards. 1855 Sheridan Road. Contact: Erin Karter (312) 273-0277 or Roger Boye (847) 644-2266
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Lincoln Park Zoo hosts Columbus Day Camp for kids in pre-K through 4th grade, featuring animal and nature discussion, zoo tours, activities and more with the theme, “Animal Underdogs.” 2001 N. Clark. Contact: Camp@lpzoo.org or (312) 742-2056.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Mitchell Museum of the AMerican Indian celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with craft activities, panel discussion, live music and more. 3001 Central St., Evanston. Contact: Jennifer Howell, (847) 475-1030 or (312) 560-7397 (cell) or jhowell@mitchellmuseum.org.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Election Board opens the first-ever Loop Super Site for early voting in the old Walgreen’s store. 15 W. Washington. Contact: James Allen, (312) 269-7857 or allenwrites@yahoo.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cry Out for Peace 2016 is is an interfaith prayer vigil calling for an en d to violence in Chicago. Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. Contact: Shelisa Jones, (888) 567-1148 or cryoutforpeace2016@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Author/journalist Linda Greenhouse delivers the 2016 Centennial Lecture at Chicago-Kent College of Law on “When Courts Call Out Legislatures.” Ogilvie Auditorium, 565 W. Adams. Contact: Susan O’Brien, (312) 906-5250 or sobrien@kentlaw.iit.edu.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) University of Chicago Institute of Politics hosts Christiane Taubira, four-time member of the National Assembly of France representing French Guiana. International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St. Contact: (773) 834-4671.
7 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Concert features features Evanston’s Mark Cleveland, folksingers the Sones de Mexico Ensemble, and Lakota alternative rock group Scatter Their Own. Northwestern, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston. Contact: (847) 475-1030.
7:30 p.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) Mayor Nancy Rotering and area support organizations present program on Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention during the City Council meeting. City Hall, Council Chambers, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. Contact: Hayley Garard, (847) 926-1043 or hgarard@cityhpil.com.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
State courts closed for Coumbus Day except holiday bond court.
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