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A volunteer hands out gift bags filled with food and holiday treats to seniors on Monday during the Cary Park District's Holiday Party in a Bag program.

Cary Park District spreads holiday cheer to seniors: ‘Reminder community has not forgotten them’

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the Cary Park District helped seniors stay connected to the community with holiday gift bags. Five years later, the gesture has turned into a staple program that has grown each year. This year’s Holiday Party in a Bag was the biggest yet.

Years ago, Robin Eisenstot of Buffalo Grove received this picture as a present from her father. She displays it when he visits and tucks it away when he leaves.

Dealing with unwanted gifts takes a little creativity — and a lot of tact

Whether it’s a Big Mouth Billy Bass, a cherub tchotchke or a crime scene pen holder, recipients should remember when it comes to gifts it’s the thought that counts. That said, there’s always regifting ... if you are careful!

Jarvin I. Mendez Quintanilla

Palatine man charged after police response to domestic call on Christmas Eve

A 28-year-old Palatine man is charged with multiple felonies following police officers’ response to a reported domestic-related incident on Christmas Eve.

Todd Shaver

Carpentersville police chief retires

Carpentersville Police Chief Todd Shaver has retired. Shaver had been chief since March 2023.

Three women injured in Christmas night shooting in Aurora

Aurora police are investigating a shooting that left three women with non-life-threatening injuries on Christmas night.

A crash near Pingree Grove in Kane County on Tuesday left three people injured.

3 people hospitalized after crash in Pingree Grove

Three people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash near Pingree Grove in Kane County on Tuesday.

Schaumburg’s Cam Anderson (23) tries to block a shot by Central’s Declan Wilson (13) during the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic basketball tournament Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 in Hinsdale.

Boys basketball: Burlington Central steals win from Schaumburg

It’s still the holiday season, but Burlington Central wasn’t in the mood for giving Friday morning at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic. They were more interested in ...

Mom Yvette Rufino of Elgin poses with Santa Claus and first responders who visited her and her children — Xochi, Cande, Victoria, Temo and Epi.

‘It gives me hope’: Elgin mom and her five children receive Christmas cheer from firefighters — and Santa

On Christmas morning, 11-year-old Cande Rufino was at the window of his Elgin apartment on the lookout for Santa.Soon, he and his four siblings and his mom, Yvette Rufino, would receive food and gifts from Elgin firefighters.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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