McHenry County
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Best Bets: ‘Nutcracker’ ballets, ‘Home for the Holidays’ and Winter WonderFestDec 03, 2025 9:44 am - The Joffrey and Salt Creek ballet companies remount “The Nutcracker,” Winter WonderFest returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier, and Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton headline the “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Genesee Theatre.
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Dining out: New spicy sub at Jersey Mike’s, themed dinners, shiitake mushroom tacos and moreDec 03, 2025 6:34 am - Jersey Mike’s Subs has deemed Chicago as a test market for the new “Mike’s Hot Italian.” Plus, there’s a wine dinner at Mockingbird in East Dundee, a 1960s-dinner-party-themed gathering at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights and more.
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Shepherd of the Prairie hosts Blue Christmas serviceDec 03, 2025 12:15 am - A Blue Christmas service in remembrance of loved ones who have died will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Girls basketball: Dzik shines, Crystal Lake South defense shuts down Cary-GroveDec 02, 2025 9:47 pm - Once Gaby Dzik finds her rhythm, opposing defenses are in trouble. The 6-foot Crystal Lake South sophomore showcased her offensive skills during Fox Valley Conference gir...
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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.
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Man charged in connection with theft of bronze vases from cemetery near Arlington HeightsDec 02, 2025 3:24 pm - Cook County authorities have charged a 62-year-old man with felony theft after eight bronze vases were removed from a Jewish cemetery near Arlington Heights last month.
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Winter bird walk at Fort SheridanDec 02, 2025 2:34 pm - Bundle up for a morning bird walk Thursday, Dec. 18, at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in Lake Forest.
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Talk on AI’s impact on career planningDec 02, 2025 2:32 pm - The impact of artificial intelligence on current and future career planning is the topic from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St.
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CPKC Holiday Train returns to Viking Park in GurneeDec 02, 2025 2:28 pm - The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Gurnee Tuesday, Dec. 9, as part of a free event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Depot Road, east of the railroad tracks.