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Inside Out Club launches ‘Cocoa & Kindness’ gift box fundraiserDec 09, 2025 6:54 pm - Inside Out Club's "Cocoa & Kindness" campaign offers gift boxes that support character-building programs for youth.Last year, 286 boxes were donated to veterans, teachers, and first responders, with a goal of 350 donated boxes this year.
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Naperville police officer involved in crashDec 09, 2025 4:35 pm - A Naperville police officer was involved in a three-car collision Monday evening near the intersection of Route 59 and 95th Street, authorities said.
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Border Patrol agent from Pingree Grove accused of sexual assaults, robbery in federal indictmentDec 09, 2025 3:56 pm - A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent from Pingree Grove is accused of sexual assault and robbery dating back to 2022 in a federal indictment released Tuesday.
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Seasonal sips: Suburban bars and restaurants offer up festive holiday cocktailsDec 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.
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Dining out: Kyuramen opens in Naperville, beers with Santa, Hanukkah dining and moreDec 09, 2025 10:50 am - Warm up with a steaming bowl of ramen at the new Kyuramen in Naperville, or grab a beer or brunch with Santa at Tapville Social. Plus, some suburban restaurants are offering Hanukkah dining specials Dec. 14-22.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.
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Neer Beer brings suburbs’ first non-alcoholic bottle shop to WheatonDec 08, 2025 5:59 pm - Neer Beer, a non-alcoholic bottle shop, opened last week in downtown Wheaton. Owner Jason Krapausky said most of the NA options he sells would do well in blind taste tests with their alcoholic counterparts “except for the not getting drunk part.”
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Naperville Park District to decide whether to ask voters for $120 million to build rec centerDec 08, 2025 4:41 pm - Naperville Park District commissioners will decide Thursday if they will ask voters for $120 million to build a new activity center — a proposal that is already drawing opposition from the Fry Family YMCA.
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Best bets: Elgin Symphony brings ‘Holiday Spectacular’ to Raue Center, HemmensDec 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.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra celebrates Johann Strauss II at holiday concertDec 08, 2025 12:43 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra's "Family and Friends Holiday Concert" on December 13 celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II's birth with selections from his works.