FROM the FARM: Time for October colors and German potato salad recipe

Even though Oktoberfest is technically the 16-day festival celebrating beer held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, that runs from late September to the first weekend in October, there's still time to celebrate.

Highland Oktoberfest tonight at Indiana Welcome Center

HIGHLAND | Highland Community Foundation’s inaugural Oktoberfest will be held Thursday, October 4 from 6:9 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall of the Indiana Welcome Center located on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, southwest of I-80/94. This event will feature traditional German foods, musical entert…

Oktoberfest set for downtown Crown Point on Saturday

Crown Point Mayor’s Office of Special Events will host an Oktoberfest from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday on South Main Street, between Joliet and Walnut streets.

SJE Oktoberfest slated for October 6

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist Parish will host its 6th Annual Oktoberfest, from noon-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, rain or shine under a huge tent at the corner of US-41 and 93rd Street, St. John. It is in the approximate locale of the Day Chapel (the old Germa…

Enjoy family-friendly fall events in the Hub City

There are a variety of family-friendly events planned for October in the city of Crown Point.

St. John parish hosts annual Okroberfest weekend

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist Parish will host its sixth annual Oktoberfest from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 7, rain or shine. Admission is free.

My favorite month includes pumpkins and (other people's) chili

I've always found September kind of a nebulous month and I can't believe it's almost over already. September seems to have been stuck in the calendar just as a place holder.

Marian Catholic hosts 31st Oktoberfest on Oct. 7

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The 31st annual Marian Catholic Band Parents’ Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at 700 Ashland Ave. promises something for everybody.

Marian Catholic hosts 31st Oktoberfest on Oct. 7

Marian Catholic band members invite the public to the annual Oktoberfest arts and crafts show at the Chicago Heights school.

Crown Point announces Oktoberfest Oct. 6

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Mayor’s Office of Special Events is excited to announce our Oktoberfest scheduled for October 6th from 3-11pm on South Main St. between Joliet and Walnut Streets.

Glenwood OKs tax break for company to relocate

GLENWOOD | The Village Board approved a resolution recently supporting a Class 8 economic development incentive to pave the way for the Aluminum Case Co. to relocate from Chicago to Glenwood.

Oktoberfest stein of good times

Fluglehorn player John Trimel plays Saturday in the Frank Nickman and the Deutsch Meisters band at Oktoberfest hosted by Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Glenwood at the Glenwoodie Golf Course. It continues today from noon to 10 p.m.

Oktoberfest stein of good times

Dawn Puhrman serves a schnitzel and sauerkraut meal to Thomas Tynan at the German-style Oktoberfest hosted by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Glenwood at the Glenwood Golf Course on Saturday.

Oktoberfest stein of good times

The Frank Nackman and the Deutsch Meisters play as Frank Nackman, left, sings, John Trimel plays the fluglehorn, Glen Ellison plays the drums and Chuck Bucsanyi plays the Cordovox at the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and village of Glenwood hosted Oktoberfest at Glenwoodie Golf Course on…

LOCAL SCENE: Copeland’s “33 1/3” Spins Out On Tuesday

Shemekia Copeland has emerged a one of the most prominent voices of the modern Chicago blues scene, even being declared “Queen of the Blues” at

LOCAL SCENE: Benefit concerts this weekend and rock notes

Two benefit concerts highlight this weekend’s live music options; giving area music fans the opportunity to rock while helping others in need.

Community organizations build a future without brick and mortar

Labor Day is a celebration of all that we have created with our minds as well as our muscle. From small dreams and inspirations, we have created monuments to U.S.A. design and ingenuity.

Ride for a cause

MUNSTER | Calumet Harley-Davidson invites all bikers to a Save Second Base Ride and Oktoberfest fundraiser Saturday at the dealership, 10350 Calumet Ave.