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Photos: October Fest

by Todd A. Bannor November 4, 2024January 14, 2025

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  • Children including Alyssa Martin of Chicago carve and decorate pumpkins for Halloween during the October Fest held at the West Side Youth Authority Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • Children including Camille Baker of Chicago carve and decorate pumpkins during the October Fest celebration held at the West Side Youth Authority Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • Children including (left) Justice Young and Mikaela Primer of Chicago attend the West Side Health Authority October Fest Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • Children including Jasiyah Garner of Chicago carve and decorate pumpkins during the October Fest celebration held at the West Side Youth Authority Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • The West Side Youth Authority hosts a Haunted House as part of their October Fest celebration held Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • The West Side Youth Authority hosts a Haunted House as part of their October Fest celebration held Thursday Oct 31, 2024.
  • Maurice Gray of Chicago helps provide chili for the October Fest celebration at the West Side Youth Authority Thursday Oct 31, 2024.

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