Cook County
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Elmhurst Choral Union presents two December performances of Handel’s ‘Messiah’Dec 02, 2025 11:51 pm - The Elmhurst Choral Union is hosting two performances of Handel's "Messiah" in December, featuring the famous "Hallelujah Chorus."
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ continues through Dec. 21 at the MACDec 02, 2025 10:35 pm - The play "Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley" is the third installment of the "Christmas at Pemberley" trilogy, exploring themes of love, societal norms, sisterhood, and personal growth.
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Girls basketball: Rolling Meadows rallies from 10 down to top Buffalo GroveDec 02, 2025 10:16 pm - Rolling Meadows' girls basketball team celebrated Teacher Appreciation Night at its home opener Tuesday. Senior Abby Ramel gave tribute to her chemistry teacher Neil Mott...
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Palatine passes balanced budget with no property tax increaseDec 02, 2025 8:11 pm - Palatine village council members this week approved a balanced budget with no increase in the property tax levy.
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Help Schaumburg Township families enjoy a warm holiday meal: spiral ham donations neededDec 02, 2025 4:39 pm - With Thanksgiving behind us, the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry is shifting its focus to the next wave of holiday needs, and the demand is already rising.
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Hanover Park police officer detained by ICE returns to active dutyDec 02, 2025 4:25 pm - Hanover Park police announced Tuesday that their new Montenegro-born police officer Radule Bojovic had been returned to full-duty status after being detained in October by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officers.
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Lake Park students take on Scrooge’s journey in ‘A Christmas Carol’Dec 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Lake Park High School Theatre Department is performing "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 4-6. The production features some changes, including a narrator portraying Charles Dickens himself and a dance number added to the Fezziwig scene.
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Get in the holiday spirit with December performances at CLCDec 02, 2025 4:01 pm - College of Lake County (CLC) is ringing in the season with a joyful lineup of arts events designed to warm your spirit and bring holiday magic all month long. From enchanting concerts to beloved family traditions, the December schedule doesn’t disappoint.
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Cheers! Holiday experiences popping up at bars, restaurants around the suburbsDec 02, 2025 3:55 pm - If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, check out these creative pop-ups bringing cheer to the suburbs.