Scarecrow Festival Camila Dominguez, 8 of South Elgin tries her hand at pumpkin bowling during the annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 in St. Charles. (Mark Black for Shaw Local News Network/Mark Black / Shaw Local News Network)
Mark Black is a freelance photographer and contributor to Shaw Local
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