Cook County
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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Lombard’s Yorktown Center offers Santa visits, pet photos and moreNov 24, 2025 1:27 pm - Yorktown Center in Lombard offers a variety of holiday events and activities, including photos with Santa and pet photos with Santa.
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Naperville man fatally shot in Arlington Heights remembered as generous, entrepreneurialNov 24, 2025 1:21 pm - A funeral will be held Tuesday for a Naperville man who was fatally shot late last week at the Arlington Heights condominium complex where he worked.
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Dinosaur fun offered at Palatine Public LibraryNov 24, 2025 12:50 pm - Find your RAWR over Thanksgiving break and join the Palatine Public Library for a special week of dino-themed storytimes and programs plus various drop-in activities inc...
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LaFox Road work for roundabout to continue in 2026Nov 24, 2025 12:22 pm - Work on LaFox Road to install a roundabout is expected to continue in 2026 in Kane County.
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COD culinary duo serves up holiday help on the Butterball Turkey Talk-LineNov 24, 2025 11:32 am - Two College of DuPage culinary arts faculty members are talking turkey this holiday season. Michael and Susan Maddox, a husband-and-wife chef duo, are helping individuals and families with all their turkey needs, serving as experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line in Naperville.
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Northwest suburbs a go-to destination for holiday shoppingNov 24, 2025 10:36 am - Looking to purchase the best gifts for the holiday season? The Northwest suburbs offer a plethora of retail options making it a popular destination for holiday shoppers.
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‘We had to take a bold step’: Elk Grove Village provides $27 million loan to ice rink developerNov 24, 2025 10:34 am - Elk Grove Village will provide a $27 million zero-interest loan to developer Nick Papanicholas Jr. to help fund the construction of an indoor ice rink on the west side of town.
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Bartlett businesses to host Cocoa Crawl with souvenir mug giveaway Dec. 13Nov 24, 2025 10:30 am - In the spirit of the holiday season, a number of Bartlett businesses will host a fun Cocoa Crawl from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Unique and creative gifts for the whole family at the Holiday Craft Fair in NorthbrookNov 24, 2025 10:18 am - The Northbrook Park District’s Holiday Craft Fair welcomes all creative people to sell their new and homemade items, so shoppers can find unique gifts just before the busy shopping season.