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PUMPKIN SEASON
Check out this list of pumpkin farms and festivities
By CAMDEN LAZENBY
clazenby@shawmedia.com
Mid-September signals the beginning of fall and pumpkin season, and whether it’s used to flavor your coffee, fill your pie, or carved and placed on a doorstep, there’s no denying the pumpkin is the star of the season.
In 2020, Illinois grew 564 million pounds of pumpkins, enough to lead the nation in pumpkin production and equal to the poundage of the four other top-five producing states, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Pumpkins are big business in Illinois, even for families.
Brittany Richey’s grandparents opened Honey Hill Orchard in rural DeKalb County in 1977. She grew up around the farm but worked in healthcare. However, after her father passed away in 2016, she came back to help her mother run the family business.
Now, she’s a part owner, and she and her husband of eight years, Shane Richey, work on the farm most months of the year.
“Especially after my dad’s passing, carrying on his legacy is very important to me,” Brittany said. “Because without him this wouldn’t have been possible. He was kind of, he was the face of Honey Hill.”
During the weekends of Brittany’s childhood, her parents would be busy working so they’d turn her loose to roam the 40-acre facility north of Waterman, she said.
Brittany would hop on the tractors to nab a ride as the orchard’s tractor drivers worked, and she talked to the visiting families and made friends with their kids.
Now that she’s back to living on the farm, she’s looking forward to her kids also having that same experience.
“Because I know how special it was for me to have my upbringing here,” Brittany said.
She’s the third generation of her family to work on the farm but the fourth – who are 5 and 3 years old – is already looking for opportunities to lend a hand.
“They sit here and tell us they can’t wait to work here and work the orchard someday,” Brittany said.
Honey Hill farm is known for its apple cider – another fall staple – but its 5-acre you-pick pumpkin patch will open in late September.
Further north in McHenry County, the Von Bergen family started a youpick pumpkin patch near Hebron when Mike Von Bergen was 9 years old.
“He wanted to grow pumpkins, so creating a you-pick patch was the next logical step for them at the time,” said his wife Tracie Von Bergen.
“He is 52 now,” she laughed.
A third generation of Von Bergens is now part of Von Bergen’s Country Market at 9805 Route 173, Hebron.
They have offered farm-grown fruits, vegetables and flowers since 1979, Tracie said. Over the years, they have expanded into summer and fall events that are open to the public.
One of the highlights of their fall market is a sunflower maze. Like a more traditional corn maze, there are spots inside the field set up to take photos, she said.
Because they are sunflowers, too, the field changes every hour as the flowers follow the sun across the sky.
“People are not really trying to get out,” she said of the sunflower field. “They just want to spend time here.”
While Von Bergens’ fall kickoff is set for Sept. 24, some other area farms, including Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard in Pingree Grove, Stade’s Farm and Market in McHenry and Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, have started their fall seasons.
Here are some you might like to visit throughout northern Illinois.
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple
Orchard, 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. In addition to the pumpkins and apples, Goebbert’s offers a haunted house, straw maze, train ride, corn box, jumping pillow, pedal karts, carousel, petting zoo and pony rides. Call 847-464-5952 or visit goebbertspumpkinpatch.com.
Edwards Apple Orchard, 7061 Center-
ville Road, Poplar Grove – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with apple-picking ending a half hour early. In addition to apple and pumpkin picking, bakery, farm market, farm museum and children’s play area are open. Call 815-765-2234 or visit edwardsorchard.farm.
Honey Hill Orchard, 11783 Waterman
Road, Waterman – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Halloween. Free admission; u-pick apple bag required to enter the apple orchard area, which costs $9 for a 1/4 peck bag and $30 for 1 peck bag. Cash only accepted for u-pick. In addition to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, raspberries and sunflowers, Honey Hill Orchard offers a bakery and store, weekend hay rides, children’s play area with a straw maze and a petting zoo. Call 815-264-3337 or visit honeyhillorchard.com.
To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure of government and laws for the State of Illinois. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Illinois Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and to provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 25 TO ARTICLE I OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I — BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 25. WORKERS’ RIGHTS
(a) Employees shall have the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic welfare and safety at work. No law shall be passed that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. (b) The provisions of this Section are controlling over those of Section 6 of Article VII.
EXPLANATION
The proposed amendment, which takes effect upon approval by the voters, adds Section 25 to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. The new section will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions, wages, hours, working conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibits workers from engaging in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety protocols or training.
Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment
This amendment will protect workers’ and others’ safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses’ right to put patient care ahead of profit and making sure construction workers can speak up when there’s a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call attention to food safety threats, shoddy construction, and other problems that could harm Illinoisans. This amendment protects firefighters and EMTs who put their lives on the line to protect Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a problem without fear of retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers’ pockets who join together and get raises. That will mean more money going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs.
Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment
A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free speech and freedom of association. This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union or not. Under the 2018 United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. The amendment also states that lawmakers could never “interfere with, negate, or diminish” certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawmakers without the ability to clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protection has been to squash efforts by state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois’ pension fund deficits.
The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as set forth in compliance with the
Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this sixth day of September, 2022. Jesse White Secretary of State
negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. (b) The provisions of this Section are controlling over those of Section 6 of Article VII. (b) The provisions of this Section are controlling over those of Section 6 of Article VII.
EXPLANATION EXPLANATION
The proposed amendment, which takes effect upon approval by the voters, adds Section 25 to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. The new section will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions, wages, hours, working conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibits workers from engaging in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety protocols or training. The proposed amendment, which takes effect upon approval by the voters, adds Section 25 to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. The new section will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions, wages, hours, working conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibits workers from engaging in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety protocols or training.
Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment
This amendment will protect workers' and others' safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses' right to put patient care ahead of profit and making sure construction workers can speak up when there's a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call attention to food safety threats, shoddy construction, and other problems that could harm Illinoisans. This amendment protects firefighters and EMTs who put their lives on the line to protect Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a problem without fear of retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers' pockets who join together and get raises. That will mean more money going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs. This amendment will protect workers' and others' safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses' right to put patient care ahead of profit and making sure construction workers can speak up when there's a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call attention to food safety threats, shoddy construction, and other problems that could harm Illinoisans. This amendment protects firefighters and EMTs who put their lives on the line to protect Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a problem without fear of retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers' pockets who join together and get raises. That will mean more money going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs.
Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment
A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free speech and freedom of association. This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union or not. Under the 2018 United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. The amendment also states that lawmakers could never "interfere with, negate, or diminish" certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawmakers without the ability to clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protection has been to squash efforts by state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois' pension fund deficits. A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free speech and freedom of association. This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union or not. Under the 2018 United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. The amendment also states that lawmakers could never "interfere with, negate, or diminish" certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawmakers without the ability to clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protection has been to squash efforts by state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois' pension fund deficits.
FORM OF BALLOT FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment Explanation of Amendment
The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.
YES ____ NO YES ____ NO For the proposed addition of Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution. For the proposed addition of Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution.
CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE The link below has information about a proposed constitutional amendment that will be considered at the November 8, 2022 general election. The link below has information about a proposed constitutional amendment that will be considered at the November 8, 2022 general election. The link below has information about a proposed constitutional amendment that will be considered at the November 8, 2022 general election.
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negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic welfare and safety at work. No law shall be passed that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employmentsection will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions SECTION 25. WORKERS' RIGHTS and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibi in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety proto (a) Employees shall have the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic welfare and safety at work. No law shall be passed that interferes with, (b) The provisions of this Section are controlling over those of Section 6 of Article VII.negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment EXPLANATION The proposed amendment, which takes effect upon approval by the voters, adds Section 25 to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. The new section will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions, wages, hours, working conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibits workers from engaging in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety protocols or training. Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment This amendment will protect workers' and others' safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses' right to put patient care ahead of construction workers can speak up when there's a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call atten Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers' pockets who join together and get raises. T and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. (b) The provisions of this Section are controlling over those of Section 6 of Article VII. EXPLANATION The proposed amendment, which takes effect upon approval by the voters, adds Section 25 to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. The new section will guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate safety conditions, wages, hours, working Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment This amendment will protect workers' and others' safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses' right to put patient care ahead of profit and making sure construction workers can speak up when there's a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call attention to food safety threats, shoddy construction, and other problems that could harm Illinoisans. This amendment protects firefighters and EMTs who put their lives on the line to protect Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a problem without fear of retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers' pockets who join together and get raises. That will mean more money going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs. Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free speech and freedom of association. This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union or not. Under the 2018 going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs. Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free s This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union due working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. Th lawmakers could never "interfere with, negate, or diminish" certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawma clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protect state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois' pension fund deficits. conditions, and economic welfare. The amendment prohibits the passage of any new law within the State that restricts or prohibits workers from engaging in collective bargaining with their employer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, like safety protocols or training. Arguments In Favor of the Proposed Amendment This amendment will protect workers' and others' safety. That includes guaranteeing nurses' right to put patient care ahead of profit and making sure construction workers can speak up when there's a safety issue. It will protect workers from being silenced when they call attention to food safety threats, shoddy construction, and other problems that could harm Illinoisans. This amendment protects firefighters and EMTs who put their lives on the line to protect Illinoisans. It means they get the training and safety equipment they need to do their jobs, and can speak out when they see a problem without fear of retaliation. This amendment will help our economy by putting more money in workers' pockets who join together and get raises. That will mean more money going into our communities and small businesses as people join the middle class with good-paying jobs. Arguments Against the Proposed Amendment
United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. The amendment also states that lawmakers could never "interfere with, negate, or diminish" certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawmakers without the ability to FORM OF BALLOT A fundamental right provided to all citizens under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to free speech and freedom of association. This amendment prohibits any law or ordinance that allows union workers to choose whether they wish to be a member of the union or not. Under the 2018 United States Supreme Court decision Janus v. Illinois AFSCME, non-union government workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protection has been to squash efforts by state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois' pension fund deficits. Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution working in the public sector. Approval of this constitutional amendment will deny that protection to private sector workers. The amendment also states that lawmakers could never "interfere with, negate, or diminish" certain rights. These terms are broad and undefined and leave lawmakers without the ability to FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their econo clarify through legislation. Our Illinois Constitution provides such protection to public employees. The result of that protection has been to squash efforts by state lawmakers and voters to address Illinois' pension fund deficits. FORM OF BALLOT Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. YES For the proposed addition of Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution.____ NO work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the righ and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the gen November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. YES For the proposed addition of Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution.____ NO Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety. At the general election to be held on November 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. YES For the proposed addition of Section 25 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution.____ NO CAPITOL BUILDING
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Johnson’s Pumpkin Stand and Corn
Maze, 1502 W. Motel Road, Sycamore – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The pumpkin stand also features a corn maze that is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Flashlights are welcome in the corn maze, and a large campfire is provided after dark. Cost for 1-acre maze is $4 per person, 6-acre corn maze is $7 per person, children age 3 and younger free; children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cash or check accepted for payment only. Call 815-895-3752 or visit johnsonspumpkinstand.com.
Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona
Road, Malta – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Nov. 24; in November, the store and bakery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and closes at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Features an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, a bakery and store, barnyard play area, jumping pillow, animal barn petting zoo, daytime corn maze, haunted corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin house, cider house tasting room, corn crib play barn, sunflower patch and bandshell. Cost is $6 per person general admission to enter activity areas, age 2 and younger free on weekends; after school special rate $3.75 per person from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and noon to 5:30 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 29. Call 815-825-2158 or visit jonamacorchard.com.
Kuipers Family Farm Pumpkin Farm,
1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pumpkin farm features a corn maze, jumping pillow, pig races, haunted forest, tractor trains, pick-your-own pumpkin patch and more. For admission prices or information, visit kuipersfamilyfarm.com or call 815-8275200.
Richardson Adventure Farm, 909
English Prairie Road, Spring Grove – 3 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30. Pick your own pumpkins plus a corn maze with 9 to 10 miles of trail across 28 acres, wagon and train rides, carousel, slide, zip line, petting zoo, jumping pillow and pedal karts. Maze ‘til Midnight offered Sept. 10 and Oct. 7 and 8. Call 815-675-9729 or visit richardsonadventurefarm.com.
Stade’s Farm and Market, 3709 Miller
Road, McHenry – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Pick-your-own hours end at 5 p.m., and apples, raspberries, tomatoes, peppers, green beans, beets, kohlrabi, and flowers are available to pick depending on the season. The Shades of Autumn Festival runs through Oct. 30 and includes hayrides, a petting zoo, mazes, inflatables, train rides and pumpkin cannon demonstrations. Call 815-675-6396 or visit stadesfarmandmarket.com. Glidden Road, Kingston – 9 a.m. to 6 pm. daily through Halloween. Free admission. The Enchanted Valley Farm is a small family pumpkin farm that also sells homemade soy candles and wax melts. Call 815-757-3701 or visit theenchantedvalleyfarm.com.
Theis Farm Market, 6N953 County
Line Road, Maple Park – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission. In addition to pumpkins and gourds, Theis Farm Market sells bedding and garden plants, including chrysanthemums, straw, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables and fall décor. Call 815-761-8374 or visit www.theisfarmmarket.com.
Von Bergen’s Country Market, 9805
Route 173 Hebron – Farm store open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with you-pick starting at 10 a.m. Corn mazes, a play area, barnyard animals are available in addition to pumpkins, sweet corn and other homegrown vegetables, fruit and flowers. Fall season starts Sept. 24. Call 815-648-2332 or visit vonbergens.com.
Wessels’ Family Farm, 2023 Sycamore
Road, DeKalb – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The pumpkin stand also sells chrysanthemums and fresh produce. Call 815-751-1780 or visit www.facebook. com/wesselsfamilyfarm/.
Wiltse’s Farm Produce, 50W379 Route
38, Maple Park – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. Wiltse’s Farm Produce’s u-pick pumpkin patch offers pumpkins, straw, Indian corn, gourds, chrysanthemum, corn stalks and a wagon ride. Fresh produce, including handpicked sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and more, is available for purchase. Call 815-739-6179 or visit www.wiltsefarm.com.
Windy Acres Farm Fall Fest, 37W446
Fabyan Parkway, Geneva – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Guests can enjoy a corn maze, petting zoo, mini-golf, jumping pillow, zip line and more. The grills are fired up on weekends for a variety of foods, and other goodies are on sale throughout the week. Adults older than 21 can visit the beer garden and listen to a live DJ on weekends (start times vary). Call 630-232-6429 or visit windyacresfarmstand.com.
Yaeger’s Farm Market, 14643 Route
38, DeKalb – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Halloween. Free-will donation. During Yaeger’s Fall Festival through Oct. 31, there will be free hayrides to the hidden pumpkin patch 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Columbus Day, weather permitting. The playland includes a 5-acre corn maze, wooden castle, train and ship. There also is a corn maze for senior citizens. Call 815-756-6005 or visit www.yaegersfarmmarket.com.
INBODEN’S MARKET
Gourmet Meats and Specialty Food Store 1106 N. 1st, DeKalb 815-756-5852
Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Closed Sundays & Major Holidays Visit Us At WWW.MEATPLACE.COM For Valuable Coupons BEEF BUNDLE #1
47 Lbs., Boneless, Trimmed, Take-Home Weight
Contains: 14 - New York Strip Steaks, OR 14 Rib-Eye Steaks (or a combination of the two), 14 - Top Sirloin Butt Steaks, 4 - Rolled Sirloin Roasts (4 to 4 1/2 Lbs. Avg.) 10 Lbs. Ground Chuck Cut, freezer-wrapped, flash-frozen to your family’s specifications.
$477.00
BEEF BUNDLE #2
47 Lbs., Boneless, Trimmed, Take-Home Weight
Contains: Rolled Rump Roasts, Swiss Steaks, Rolled Eye of Round Roasts, Round Steaks, Chuck Eye Steaks, Rolled Boston Roasts, Stew Beef, Boneless Chuck Eye Roasts, Ground Chuck Cut, freezer-wrapped, flash-frozen to your family’s specifications.
$288.50
80-82 Lbs.,
Trimmed, Take-Home Weight PORK BUNDLE
Contains: Pork Loin: Choice of Pork Chops, Country Ribs, (Roasts or a variety of ea). Smoked Ham: Choice of Ham Roasts, Ham Steaks, (or a combination of ea). Pork Shoulder: Boneless Roasts or Pork Steaks or a combination of each Bacon: Approximately 10 lbs., Thick or Thin Sliced. Sausage: Mildly seasoned, approximately 10 lbs. Spare Ribs: One rack Cut, freezer-wrapped, flash-frozen to your family’s specifications.
$309.50
CHICKEN BUNDLE
46 Lbs., Take-Home Weight
Contains: 20 lbs. of Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Breasts – Pick any 2 flavors: Italian, Southwest, Butter Garlic, Tequila Lime, Lemon Rosemary, Honey BBQ. 8 Stuffed Chicken Breasts – Choice of Wild Rice, Florentine or Cordon Bleu. 5 lbs. of Marinated Chicken Taco Meat. 10 Poultry Burgers – Chicken Bacon Ranch Burgers or Raspberry Chipotle Turkey Burgers. 10 lbs of Whole or Cut-Up Chicken. Cut, freezer-wrapped, flash-frozen to your family’s specifications.
