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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2025

Daily Herald report
Dec 30, 2025 3:57 pm - The top finishers in December’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from ferocious to serene.
El Molino restaurant in Carpentersville reopens with new look, new owners who also run Elgin taqueria

By Janelle Walker
Dec 29, 2025 8:58 am - El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Carpentersville — a staple in the village for 40 years — has been purchased by a family that runs an Elgin taqueria and recently reopened with a new look.
Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contest

By Justin Sampson, Kane County Regional Office of Education
Dec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.
Kane County Forest Preserve District presents Polar-Palooza winter festival

By Brittany Kovach, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Dec 12, 2025 7:32 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Creek Bend Nature Center.
Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2025

Daily Herald report
Dec 11, 2025 8:53 am - The top finishers in November’s amateur photo contest reflect the changing of the seasons, transitioning from the vivid colors of fall to the icy landscapes of winter.
Seasonal sips: Suburban bars and restaurants offer up festive holiday cocktails

By Rick West
Dec 09, 2025 3:38 pm - Many suburban bars and restaurants have added some holiday spirit to their spirits, offering special cocktails for you to enjoy with friends and family in between the hustle and bustle of the season.
Best bets: Elgin Symphony brings ‘Holiday Spectacular’ to Raue Center, Hemmens

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 08, 2025 1:28 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs its “Holiday Spectacular” at Crystal Lake’s Raue Center and Elgin’s Hemmens, Naperville comedian Chris Ryan returns for a show at North Central, and the Ruth Page dancers perform their namesake’s “Nutcracker” in the city and suburbs.
Hanover Township to host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Dec. 12

Submitted by Hanover Township
Dec 03, 2025 12:01 pm - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township’s Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin.
Axiom Brass brings holiday cheer to Chamber Music on the Fox

Submitted by Chamber Music on the Fox
Dec 03, 2025 10:16 am - Axiom Brass, a renowned Chicago-based brass ensemble, is set to bring holiday cheer with their festive concerts in Woodstock, Aurora and Elgin.
Along for the ride: Judson in Elgin named Bicycle Friendly University

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Dec 01, 2025 9:49 am - With holidays approaching, my annual book reviews offer suggestions for biking gift lists, your own or others. First, however, positive bicycling news: League of American Bicyclists recently awarded official Bicycle Friendly University status to three Illinois institutions on Nov. 13, including Elgin’s Judson University.

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