Melissa Schwartz

Cook County

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Palatine

Illinois

Eric DeGrechie

Arlington Heights

Lake County

Barrington

Buffalo Grove

Lake Zurich

Vernon Hills

Des Plaines

Deerfield

Northbrook

Glenview

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

North Smith Street & West Slade Street

The Rotary Club of Palatine will be hosting their 18th
Annual Oktoberfest which is open to the public on Friday, September 18th
through Sunday, September 20th on the corner of Smith and Slade in downtown Palatine south of the Metra train station with proceeds from the event benefiting local charities and community projects in the Palatine area.

Event hours are Friday from 5 PM to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 6 PM. Saturday is designated as Family Day, featuring games, crafts, and entertainment for children from noon until 3:30 PM.

For further information, please visit palatinerotary.org/oktoberfest.

Local Event: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest

Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest

The Rotary Club of Palatine will be hosting their 18th
Annual Oktoberfest which is open to the public on Friday, September...

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This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early industrial might.
Law enforcement and firefighter memorabilia anchor the front of the catalog with an array of breast badges, cap devices, and commemorative stars representing departments across the Midwest and beyond. Notable service pieces include the scarce antique State of Illinois Police Hat Badge #2 (Lot 61), a distinctive Glencoe, Illinois Police &amp; Fire Hat Badge #34 (Lot 25), and a vintage Cheviot, Ohio Fire Department 2" Badge (Lot 62). Novelty and corporate security insignia also feature prominently, led by the satirical 1910s "I Should Worry" Security Bank 3% Interest Star (Lot 40) and an early Sheraton Hotel Security 5-Point Star (Lot 12).
The heart of the auction transitions into one of the most comprehensive watch fob collections ever offered, chronicling the golden age of American heavy machinery, agriculture, and construction engineering. Enthusiasts will uncover coveted examples from industry giants like Caterpillar, Case, Drott, Bucyrus-Erie, Allis-Chalmers, and Mack. Standouts include the rare Copper 1933 Chicago World's Fair Lima Locomotive Watch Fob (Lot 549), a classic Rumely OilPull Tractor Fob (Lot 182), the iconic Case Bald Eagle on Globe Fob (Lot 122), and an early J.D. Adams &amp; Co. Leaning Wheel Grader Fob (Lot 434), alongside dozens of commemorative club issues from IWFAI and MWFC.
Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

McHenry County

Huntley

Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early...

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of 6-foot hand-carved Frank Gallagher Cigar Store Indians (Lots 3 and 3a), an early gesso-over-wood advertising figure (Lot 2a), and two historic 1844 London Edition George Catlin lithographs (Lot 2348). The collection features an extraordinary range of Plains weaponry, beadwork, and ceremonial art, including a Northern Plains bear effigy catlinite pipe bowl (Lot 2335), an 1880s tacked leather belt with knife and sheath (Lot 2314), and an 1820s cast iron trade tomahawk (Lot 2317). Bidders will also find exceptional Indigenous textiles, pottery, and basketry spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighted by an intricate 1910 Western Apache bowl (Lot 2406) and a 1920 Pima coiled basket (Lot 2353). Western outlaw lore comes alive through a spirited series of hand-carved folk art figures portraying legends like Jesse James (Lot 302) and Billy the Kid (Lot 309), displayed alongside authentic Visalia batwing chaps (Lot 2407) and an operational 1/2 scale .32 caliber Gatling gun (Lot 2253).
The journey continues into vintage advertising and vibrant Americana. Electric neon illuminates the room with an impressive Ford Tractor neon sign (Lot 460) and a vintage Genuine Chevy Parts neon display (Lot 461), perfectly complemented by a classic 1950s Coca-Cola Vendo 59 "Spin Top" coin-operated machine (Lot 149) and an authentic N.S.M. Model 240 I jukebox (Lot 191). Fine decorative art enthusiasts will appreciate the exquisite Tiffany Studios gold dore bronze tazza #1702 (Lot 437) alongside dynamic animalier bronzes, while collectors of nostalgia can explore vintage O-gauge Lionel trains, breweriana, and stoneware primitives.
Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of...

Items that did not sell in recent auctions are offered here in a last chance online-only auction. Many items at reduced prices!
Did you miss the action? The show isn’t over yet. We want to make sure every piece of history finds the right home. This is your final opportunity to bid on these items, often at a great value.

<ul><li>Payment &amp; Pickup: Standard Donley Auctions terms apply. Winners will be invoiced shortly after the online auction closes. DonleyAuctions.com/shipping . Local winners can pick up at our Union, Illinois location - make an appointment at 815-923-7000.</li></ul>
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Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Items that did not sell in recent auctions are offered here in a last chance online-only auction. Many items at reduced...

Al Larson Cultural Center

Move to New Zealand: Live Seminar with a Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser
Thinking about moving to New Zealand? For the first time ever, a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser is coming to the Midwest to answer your questions face-to-face.
I'm Tara Hulbert, founder of KiwiAmericans. In 2013 my husband and I moved our four kids from Wisconsin to New Zealand, and I've since helped hundreds of American families make the same move. On October 10, I'm bringing Paul — a licensed NZ immigration adviser — to Schaumburg so you can walk out knowing whether you qualify and what it would actually take, instead of spending months guessing online.
Schedule 
9:45 AM — Doors open 
10:00 AM — Move to New Zealand Seminar 
11:00 AM — Live Q&amp;A 
11:30 AM — VIP private chat with Paul 
12:00 PM — Depart
Who it's for: Anyone seriously curious about moving to New Zealand — families, professionals, teachers, nurses, tradespeople, retirees, and anyone who's been wondering "could we actually do this?"

Only 95 seats. Register at the link below.

Local Event: How to Move to New Zealand - LIVE Seminar

Schaumburg

How to Move to New Zealand - LIVE Seminar

Move to New Zealand: Live Seminar with a Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser
Thinking about moving to New Zealand? For the first...

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Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest

Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest

Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

How to Move to New Zealand - LIVE Seminar