All Stories from December 22, 2025 (Change date)
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Make decorations for New Year’s Eve at Indian Trails library branchDec 22, 2025 9:07 am - Indian Trails Public Library District patrons can visit the branch facility at 99 E. Palatine Road in Prospect Heights on Friday, Dec. 26, for family crafts.
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Check scam reported in Des PlainesDec 22, 2025 9:07 am - Someone fraudulently tried to cash a check connected to a Des Plaines woman’s bank account last week, police said Friday.
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‘60 Minutes’ holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policyDec 22, 2025 9:06 am - CBS News' “60 Minutes” on Sunday didn't air a planned story on Trump administration deportations of immigrants to El Salvador, pulling it only hours before airtime at the...
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What to stream: ‘Stranger Things,’ Jennifer Lawrence, ‘Ne Zha II’ and Kate WinsletDec 22, 2025 8:31 am - Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Car bomb kills Russian general in MoscowDec 22, 2025 8:10 am - A car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be behind the attack.
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Boys basketball: Vroman helps Downers Grove North past Downers Grove SouthDec 22, 2025 7:26 am - Downers Grove North guard/forward Jacob Vroman isn’t fazed by physical play. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound junior was a tight end and edge rusher on Downers Grove North’s foot...
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A make-ahead Christmas menu for a more joyful dayDec 22, 2025 6:02 am - There are plenty of ways to do the work in advance, so you can enjoy a homemade Christmas breakfast or brunch with a little less last-minute scrambling. Here’s a family-friendly menu of make-ahead dishes, both sweet and savory, with flexible options for when you prep them.
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Marzipan and toasted cashews add sweetness, crunch to slimmed-down blondiesDec 22, 2025 5:25 am - Blondies with marzipan, toasted cashews and white chocolate? Yes, please. Almost two sticks of butter and a cup of sugar? Not so fast. Don Mauer slims down the “perfect bar cookie recipe” in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2017.
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No-fry chicken parm is cheesy, saucy and easy to prepareDec 22, 2025 5:21 am - This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs. There’s no need to pound the chicken until thin, and it skips the breading and frying steps for a streamlined, weeknight-friendly version. And, as a bonus, it’s all made in one skillet.
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These gingerbread pancakes will make any morning feel like a holidayDec 22, 2025 5:18 am - Fragrant with gingerbread spices and topped with a decadent date sauce, these pancakes are ideal for holiday mornings or any time you crave an extra-special breakfast.