Des Plaines
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Area football recruits keeping busyDec 21, 2025 4:31 pm - Football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran gives an update on local players.
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Choo-choo cheer: Operation North Pole train ride, party brightens holiday for families of children battling illnessDec 20, 2025 5:37 pm - There was a snowball fight on a Metra train Saturday. But not only was it OK, it was encouraged, because the train was full of children, firefighters, police and others en route to see Santa Claus.
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Police investigating death of Mount Prospect infantDec 20, 2025 4:46 pm - The death of a 4-month-old Mount Prospect boy is the subject of an investigation, according to the Mount Prospect Police Department.
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Boys basketball: Hersey stays perfect with hard-fought win over Rolling MeadowsDec 19, 2025 10:43 pm - It wasn't easy, but the Hersey boys basketball team managed to remain undefeated in the 2025-26 season Friday night against visiting Rolling Meadows despite a late rally ...
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Girls basketball: Hersey’s defense dominates againDec 19, 2025 9:36 pm - Allowing Rolling Meadows just 7 points in the game's first 12 minutes was hardly a surprise to followers of Hersey's girls basketball team. "That's what we do," said Husk...
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Buffalo Grove High School students exceed goal at Red Cross blood driveDec 19, 2025 6:30 pm - The American Red Cross Club at Buffalo Grove High School hosted its winter blood drive on Dec. 10, drawing an impressive turnout from students and staff and surpassing its collection goal.
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Des Plaines Church Choir program Dec. 21Dec 19, 2025 6:15 pm - The Chancel Choir of First Congregational UCC in Des Plaines will present a Christmas Cantata, “Take Me Back to Bethlehem,” during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Craft programs for kids at Des Plaines library on Dec. 26Dec 19, 2025 5:47 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library is hosting craft programs for kids on Friday, Dec. 26.
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‘I’m so thankful’: Salvation Army delivers gifts, food to needy suburban familiesDec 19, 2025 4:18 pm - Volunteers brought holiday cheer to more than 300 families Friday by distributing holiday gifts and food at the Salvation Army Community Center in Des Plaines.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season