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The date October 31 makes most people think of pumpkins, costumes and candy. But long before Halloween became a cultural staple, that date marked an event that redirected the course of civilization.

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Creepy Critters Month: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 31, at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville. Kids can drop in to take part in self-guided ...

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Joe Orozco on Friday and Kacie Swierk ...

La Calavera Catrina & Community Ofrenda Lauritzen Gardens Friday October 31st, Saturday November 1st, and Sunday November 2nd 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Included with admission ($15 general admission)Husker ...

Members of the military will be paid on Oct. 31 despite a lapse in funding during the ongoing government shutdown, the Pentagon and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed to USA TODAY. To ...