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Detective Matt Vartanian Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at the Elgin Police Station. The Elgin police department has started a Cold Case Unit and will soon launch a podcast where detectives will talk about some of the cases they're pursuing.
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A tail light on the back of a scooter adds to the thousands of lights from the Christmas tree and holiday decorations illuminating North School Park on Monday, Dec. 16, in Arlington Heights. This year’s tree is a 40-foot tall Colorado blue spruce.The tree and surrounding decorations are a popular destination for families looking for a festive backdrop for their Christmas card photos.
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Pastor Liz Patz Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin. "For those who have experienced loss, the joy of the holiday season can often feel elusive and out of reach. As a result, churches around the world have adopted the practice of having a “Blue Christmas”' service during the Advent season. These services are designed to provide space for prayer, reflection, and remembrance amidst the twinkle lights and holiday hustle and bustle. St. Paul’s had their service on Dec. 17.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Co-owner Pete Koutropoulos gets meat ready for a Gyro sandwich at Yeero Revolution on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Volunteers light candles brought by the faithful during an observance at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Des Plaines.
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Volunteer Lynette Larson keeps the shelves stocked and organized in the “First Things First” baby and children clothing room at the Outreach House Lombard facility on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Fr. Samer Youhanoun poses in his St. John the Baptist Syriac Orthodox Church in Villa Park on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
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Leonardo Bravo, 9, of Carpentersville picks out a game with the help of Carpentersville Police Officer Alberto Villarreal during the Dundee Township Shop with a Cop event at Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Carpentersville.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Michelle Weiland and her brother Stephen unload dozens of boxes of diapers from a donation drive at Saint Pius X Church in Lombard at the Outreach House Lombard facility on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Local artist Gio Arellano creates a series of murals that are now displayed aroound downtown West Chicago.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Records Supervisor Kathy Whitehead gets some attention from Wheeling Police Department’s new comfort dog Buddy Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 in Wheeling.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Tent City along the railroad tracks east of Route 31 on the west side of the Fox River Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Elgin.
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Tent City along the railroad tracks Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Elgin, following a fire a few days earlier.
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Dave Kumra has opened The Headless Horseman arcade on Wolf Rd. in Wheeling. He has dozens of vintage video games to use, including classics like Asteroids and Centipede. He sits in the classic Pole Position machine.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
With the help of her mom Sabrina Velez, 13-month old Emaryllis Cotto, of Schaumburg opens presents Mrs. Claus brought her during her stay at Saint Alexius Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Hoffman Estates. Ascension Saint Alexius hosted the gift-giving event in partnership with the Bloomingdale Meijer store.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Ryan Fajardo, 12, works with his classmates on a science project at St. Hubert Catholic School Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 in Hoffman Estates.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Volunteers cut strips out of discarded plastic grocery bags for the unhoused Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine. Dubbed a “Plarn-a-thon,” the event offers regular and new volunteers another opportunity to help the ministry make more sleeping mats for those in need, especially with the arrival of winter, while having fun. Parishioners have signed up for time slots and students from St. Thomas of Villanova School will participate in the project.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Sandra Ruiz, of Partners for Our Communities loads a new bicycle into the back of a car during Hanover Township’s annual Toy Drive and Sponsor-A-Family Program at the Hanover Township Tiknis Campus on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Bartlett.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Ron Tragasz, of Palatine shops Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at Butera in Palatine. The 1% state grocery tax will possibly see replacement by local municipal taxes. Palatine recently voted to implement its own local grocery tax.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
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