Katie Jepsen

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

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Wheaton

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Glen Ellyn

Lisle

Downers Grove

Naperville

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Woodridge

David Giuliani

Elmhurst

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Darien

Kane County

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Batavia

Glen Art Theatre

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
WHAT: You be the Judge! Discover your inner film critic voting with film lovers across the globe&nbsp;
 WHEN:&nbsp;Thursday, October 1, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;TIMES: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
&nbsp;WHERE: Glen Art Theatre 540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL&nbsp; 60137 
Be part of a global cinematic celebration as Glen Ellyn joins more than 500 locations worldwide for the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Watch the Top 10 international short‑film finalists, each under 20 minutes and spanning drama, comedy, and animation.
After the screening, cast your vote for Best Film and Best Actor. Your ballot, combined with audiences around the world, will determine this year’s festival winners. &nbsp;This event is sponsored by The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch. 
TICKETS:&nbsp; $25/each plus processing fees. To purchase tickets, click on&nbsp; "More Info Here" in the Event Details section at the top. Tickets are expected to sell out. Secure yours in advance to guarantee your seat.&nbsp;

Local Event: 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
WHAT: You be the Judge! Discover your inner film critic voting with film lovers...

Join us next Sat-Sun,&nbsp;Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, thoughout picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: Oct 3-4, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115+ Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, Rivian and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area?
Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL) - with a new holiday market **coming soon** to the New Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Bring your pet to be blessed! Anxious pet? Bring a photo or favorite toy. You're welcome to bring donations of pet food to the Glen House Food Pantry.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church

The McKee Preservation Group, which is raising funds for a planned Native American Cultural &amp; Environmental Center at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, is hosting a screening of the documentary film Singing Back the Buffalo. Discussion and light refreshments will follow. A $10 donation is suggested at the door.

Local Event: Film Screening: Singing Back the Buffalo

Film Screening: Singing Back the Buffalo

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Roselle on Tuesday, October 6th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at 439 Lawrence Avenue. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Tuesday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/3Vmn41i" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/3Vmn41i</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Roselle on Tuesday, October 6th! Note that pizzas will be PAR...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn

The League of Women Voters and the College of DuPage Civic Engagement Initiative are sponsoring an event featuring Dr. Robert Bruno of the University of Illinois' School of Labor and Employment Relations, who will examine how economic inequality is affecting our democracy. Following his talk will be a panel discussion featuring Professors Andre Guerra, Chair of the Economics Department and Maureen Heffern Ponicki, Chair of the Political Science Department at College of DuPage, and Frank Manzo IV, Economist at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.

Local Event: The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

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NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center

Join corporate gerontologist and author Sherri Snelling for an insightful community educational event focused on supporting loved ones without sacrificing your own future. This complimentary session covers essential topics including brain health, healthcare navigation, estate planning, and fraud protection to help caregivers achieve lasting peace of mind.

Local Event: Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving

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