St. Charles
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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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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Norris Cultural Arts Center presents fifth annual Baker’s Dozen Holiday Festival Dec. 8-20Dec 03, 2024 7:59 pm - The Baker’s Dozen Holiday Festival returns for a fifth season with 13 daily online video episodes starting Dec. 8 and concluding Dec. 20.
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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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Spotlight: Metropolis presents ‘Nat King Cole Christmas’Dec 03, 2024 10:41 am - On local stages this week, singer/storyteller John-Mark McGaha celebrates Nat King Cole at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Steel Beam Theatre stages a modern “Christmas Carol.”
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Authorities: Chainsaw-wielding man shot dead by officer was from IndianaDec 02, 2024 2:08 pm - The man St. Charles police shot and killed Sunday has been identified as an Indiana resident with no known ties to the area, authorities announced Monday.
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Christmastime at Fine Line featuring gift items by over 60 artists opens Dec. 5Dec 01, 2024 10:43 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will once again open its doors for “Christmastime at the Fine Line,” the annual artisan gift sale, on Thursday, Dec. 5.