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With so many worthy causes out there — along with plenty of scammers looking to take advantage of your generosity — it can be hard to decide how and where to donate on Giving Tuesday.

News | Wondering how to help on Giving Tuesday? Here are some tips

Since Giving Tuesday's formal launch in 2012, charitable organizations around the globe have received billions of dollars -- including a record $2.7 billion haul in 2021. But with hundreds of good causes out there, along with some not-so-good con artists looking to take advantage of others' kindness, how do you decide which causes to support and which to avoid?
With Cyber Monday here and holiday shopping in full swing, scammers are upping their game, experts say.

Business | Here's how you can avoid holiday scams

The Better Business Bureau has received reports of nearly $380 million in online retail fraud losses in 2022 so far, but 'tis the season when scammers really up their game.
David Schuler

Education | District 214 prepares for first superintendent search in 17 years

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board of education will soon embark on a search for a new superintendent. Here's what to expect from the process.
Gregg and Jack Webb, right, of Packey Webb Ford display their inventory at the showroom in Downers Grove. Experts say more vehicles are coming after the pandemic shortage, as well as incentives for buyers.

Columns | Should you buy a pricey new car now or hold off?

Should you hold onto your old car until new ones aren't so expensive? Will rebates return? Experts say relief is coming to auto drought and sticker shocks.
Three-term Elgin Mayor David Kaptain will face a challenge from city council member Corey Dixon in the April election.
Politics | Dixon seeks to be Elgin's first Black mayor as he challenges Kaptain
City council member Corey Dixon is seeking to become Elgin's first Black mayor as he challenges incumbent David Kaptain in the April election. Kaptain is trying to win a fourth term in office.
Crime | Police seek driver who rammed squad car while fleeing traffic stop
Lake County authorities are searching for the driver of a stolen pickup truck who rammed a Spring Grove police patrol vehicle Saturday while fleeing a traffic stop.
Anthony Tillmon
DuPage County | Tow-truck driver sentenced to 50 years for I-88 shooting
A tow-truck driver who shot another motorist on I-88 near Oak Brook five years ago in a "road rage" attack was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison.
Free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu is reportedly joining the Houston Astros on a three-year contract.
White Sox | Reports: Abreu leaving White Sox to sign with Astros
After spending the last nine seasons with the White Sox and ranking third in franchise history with 243 home runs and fifth with 863 RBI, free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu is reportedly joining the Houston Astros on a three-year contract.
William Olson
Politics | Clerk says Schaumburg mayoral challenger didn't file enough signatures, other required documents
The end of candidate filing for the Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Palatine village board races Monday determined none will require a Feb. 28 primary, but only Palatine is unquestionably free of a contested April 4 election as well.
Latina author Pascuala Herrera of Franklin Park will share lessons learned in her new book, “Life is a Garden to Cultivate: The ABC’s Towards a Better Life,” Saturday at Franklin Park Public Library.
Columns | Latina author's latest book shares life lessons learned through gardening
Award-winning local author Pascuala Herrera will share lessons learned in her new book, "Life is a Garden to Cultivate: The ABC's Towards a Better Life," Saturday at Franklin Park Public Library.
Metra passengers board an Aurora-bound BNSF train at Union Station in Chicago.
Transportation | White House intervenes in rail dispute, but Metra's on alert for possible strike
With a deadline looming next week for a possible strike by freight railway workers, Metra officials are watching even as the White House intervenes to prevent a walkout.
McHenry County | Pilot's identity not released in fatal Wonder Lake plane crash
National Transportation Safety Board officials were on-site Saturday investigating a fatal single-engine plane crash near Wonder Lake.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Mike and Sandy Sesterhenn won the 2021 Editor’s Choice Award for the Northwest suburbs for the decorations in their yard at 924 W. Oxford Court in Palatine.
IMAGES: Some of the previous winners in the Daily Herald's holiday lights contest
Finished turkey breasts wait to come out of the oven at College of DuPage Monday.
LOOK: The Week in Pictures photo gallery for November 21-27, 2022.
The Electric Christmas Parade, part of St. Charles’ Holiday Homecoming festivities, makes its way down Main Street Saturday. The events were hosted by the St. Charles Business Alliance.
Santa Claus -- and Donnie Wahlberg -- are comin' to town!
Shoppers navigate the sales during Black Friday shopping Friday November 25, 2022 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
Shoppers hunt for Black Friday deals
Gia Lopez and Mario Lopez ride the Tom Turkey float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden laughs with sophomore Kate Foley as she visits Rolling Meadows High School to meet with students in the school’s Career Pathways program on Monday, November 14, 2022.
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