Carpentersville
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A new Christmas classic? ‘House Without a Christmas Tree’ creators, actors hope new musical becomes a holiday stapleDec 04, 2024 5:05 pm - Griffin Theatre Company premieres a musical stage adaptation of the heartwarming, family-friendly, coming-of-age story “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”
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West Dundee church to host Dec. 14 Cookie WalkDec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee will host its Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will be selling homemade, decorated cookies, pretzels, bars, barks, candies and other holiday sweet treats by the pound.
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Dining out: Stan’s Donuts and Ghirardelli collab, candlelight dinner and moreDec 04, 2024 10:42 am - Stan’s Donuts and Coffee is teaming up with Ghirardelli for their holiday drink offerings, while Lazy Dog is offering DIY holiday gingerbread house kits with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
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Stop and sip: Enjoy a festive holiday cocktail at these suburban spotsDec 04, 2024 10:40 am - Take a break from shopping and running errands and enjoy a holiday cocktail at these suburban restaurants and bars.
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Best Bets: Holiday tunes, ‘Nutcracker’ variations dominate suburban stagesDec 04, 2024 10:32 am - From a cappella to Elvis to a hip-hop take on “The Nutcracker,” holiday entertainment dominates suburban stages this week.
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Elgin Fire Department collecting winter outerwear for adults in needDec 04, 2024 8:01 am - The Elgin Fire Department is collecting winter outerwear to support the Community Crisis Center’s effort to provide warm clothing for adults in need.
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Vineyard Church of Elgin hosts Blue Christmas serviceDec 03, 2024 11:23 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 8, for people who are struggling to find holiday joy or just need a quiet moment in the midst of the season.
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Applications open for Kane County Board District 7 in AuroraDec 03, 2024 7:37 pm - Kane County is accepting applications for the position of Kane County Board Member for District 7 in Aurora. This vacancy is due to the resignation of former board member Monica Silva.
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Seller’s market: High interest rates, low inventory continue to complicate suburban housing marketDec 03, 2024 11:46 am - While many economists anticipate dropping interest rates to continue into 2025 and local Realtors are hopeful for a good start to the new year, Kane County real estate professionals don’t believe the Fed’s influence is as strong as other factors and expect current market trends to continue unless new construction picks up drastically.
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Quilting Ministry celebrated at Elgin’s Holy Trinity LutheranDec 03, 2024 11:16 am - Members prepare material, cut into squares, sew, and finish. Then