Elk Grove Village
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Dealing with unwanted gifts takes a little creativity — and a lot of tactDec 26, 2025 8:26 am - Whether it’s a Big Mouth Billy Bass, a cherub tchotchke or a crime scene pen holder, recipients should remember when it comes to gifts it’s the thought that counts. That said, there’s always regifting ... if you are careful!
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the fall season?Dec 25, 2025 10:00 am - Now that we’ve seen more than a foot of snow smack the ground, it’s probably time to check in on the Herald Cup standings.
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Merry Christmas! Suburban artist Tom Lynch keeps decades-old holiday tradition alive with serene winter settingDec 25, 2025 5:15 am - A friend’s suggestion to add deer to a painting created a snowball effect that resulted in artist Tom Lynch's latest watercolor painting to grace the front page of the Daily Herald on Christmas Day.
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Girls basketball: Improving Vernon Hills falls to Glenbrook North in Blenner Classic title gameDec 23, 2025 10:18 pm - When it made its first appearance in the 42nd annual Blenner Classic at St. Viator High School three years ago, the Vernon Hills girls basketball team did not win a game....
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Three charged with sexually assaulting classmate at high school graduation partyDec 23, 2025 5:56 pm - Three recent graduates of St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate at a high school graduation party in Roselle.
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Prestige Feed Products hands neighbors a present, shutting down Mount Prospect operation on Christmas EveDec 23, 2025 4:39 pm - Prestige Feed Products officially ends operations on Christmas Eve morning, officials from the Mount Prospect animal feed producer announced.
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Why three congressional candidates could be booted from the ballotDec 23, 2025 3:56 pm - Three congressional candidates will find out next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots.
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Birds-eye view: Best drone photos of 2025 by Daily Herald staff photographersDec 23, 2025 2:44 pm - Daily Herald photographers share their favorite drone photos from 2025. A few of our best include Palatine fireworks, flag displays, northern lights and a fall harvest.
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Dog tests positive for rabies in Cook CountyDec 23, 2025 1:10 pm - Cook County is reporting a dog has tested positive for rabies, the first in more than 60 years.