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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Find your alter ego: Whether you're plotting a legendary Halloween, hunting quirky gifts, or just love digging through seasonal goods and antiques, Curious Goods has racks of costumes and accessories that make transforming easy.
Old-school comfort, served right: A former dairy barn turned local staple since 1941, Hank's Farm Restaurant serves the kind of comfort food you think about on Tuesday and finally cave to on Friday.
Train like a local: JJR Next Level Training and Fitness is where Ottawa athletes, busy parents and weekend warriors find serious coaching without the ego.
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The five stories Ottawa readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
10 Illinois restaurants that locals always recommend to visitors.
Full story at decorhint.com ↗
The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗
The 56th Annual Burgoo Festival in North Utica, Illinois, is set to return on October 10 and 11, bringing in over 40,000 visitors.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Fall is a great time for family activities in Illinois.
Full story at patch.com ↗
Abandoned mines that were built more than a century ago may pose risks beneath communities across Illinois, Indiana and the rest of the country, according to an investigation by ABC News and the I-Team.
Full story at abc7chicago.com ↗
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