All Stories from November 20, 2025 (Change date)
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Elgin approves resolution banning immigration enforcement on city propertyNov 20, 2025 4:36 pm - The Elgin City Council gave final approval Wednesday to a resolution prohibiting city-owned properties from being used as a staging area, processing location, operations base or other support for immigration enforcement unless required by law or court order.
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Seed bombs. Pet toys. Art supplies. Advent calendars offer personalized ways to count downNov 20, 2025 4:32 pm - Advent calendars have evolved into creatively designed collections that dispense items ranging from pet toys to soaps, brain teasers to cosmetics. They make for festive decor, and appeal to our love of ritual, surprise and small things.
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District 300 updates boundaries for Jacobs, Hampshire schoolsNov 20, 2025 4:18 pm - Some Hampshire High School students will be moved to Jacobs High School in Algonquin in the next school year as part of attendance boundary changes approved by Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300.
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Christmas at Cantigny ready to light up the holiday season in WheatonNov 20, 2025 4:15 pm - Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third year Friday in Wheaton. Guests can enjoy light displays, ice skating and festive dining experiences.
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A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping listNov 20, 2025 3:59 pm - There’s a lot of slop to sift through for your tech lover this holiday season. To ferret out the deals from the not-really-deals, here's a guide — and some sales — to help you on your gift shopping journey.
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Four residents escape uninjured from fire that left Wheeling house uninhabitableNov 20, 2025 3:43 pm - Four residents and their pet safely escaped from a Wheeling house fire that left the home uninhabitable.
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The art of toasting: Unique drink station ideas for holiday partiesNov 20, 2025 3:03 pm - No holiday party would be complete without the appropriate beverages for all party-goers. One festive way to accomplish this is to create an assigned area for libations, otherwise known as a drink station. This area could be a major focal point for guests, so it’s smart to carefully plan your beverages and how they will be served.
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Create and display an attention-getting holiday centerpiece for your tableNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - The focal point of your holiday table should be an appealing centerpiece that reflects your good taste as a host, chef and decorator. So give careful thought to this important visual anchor, the experts agree.
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Table settings that wow: Elegant ideas for holiday dinnersNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - Create a beautiful holiday feast by properly setting your table. Simple, thoughtful details make your meal look great, show your style and create a memorable vibe.
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Indoor holiday lighting tips and creative ideasNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - With trees and wreaths to be decorated and strung with lights, its obvious that lighting will play a big part in your holiday decor. But don’t think it stops at the tree. Wrapping or draping string or icicle lights on mantels and shelves will set the mood for a calm enjoyable holiday season.