Lifestyle
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Tri-Cities Salvation Army receives two gold coins valued at over $5,000
Dec 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Two gold coins worth over $5,000 were anonymously donated to Salvation Army kettles in Kane County this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of surprise gold coin gifts to help fund operations.
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Snowy owl struck and killed in McHenry County after drawing crowds of photographers
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Tree of Life hosts solstice, Christmas and New Year’s servicesDec 18, 2024 11:05 am - Tree of Life Unitarian Church in McHenry hosts winter holiday events like solstice, Christmas Eve services, and family New Year's Eve party with music and games.
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Ring in the season: Cocktails infused with baking spices bring on the holiday spirit
Dec 18, 2024 9:58 am - With so much going on in the world, these spiced drinks for the holidays can warm up your whole day.
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Unwrapping the gift of hope this ChristmasDec 18, 2024 8:45 am - Annettee Budzban says unwrap hardness from your heart and embrace hope, which can turn barren dreams into reality, as shown by Zechariah and Elizabeth conceiving despite old age.
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Cookies for every craving: A Midwest holiday treat guideDec 18, 2024 5:56 am - Biz Velatini shares three irresistible cookie recipes: a delightfully thin and crispy cookie perfect for those who love a little crunch, a classic snickerdoodle with that signature cinnamon-sugar sparkle, and a festive twist — an edible cookie dough that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
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Celebrate the miracle of Christmas at Holy Mass with St. Catherine of SienaDec 18, 2024 1:00 am - St. Catherine and St. Mary churches in West Dundee and Gilberts invite all to Christmas Eve and Day masses.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC celebrates Christmas with music and candlelightDec 18, 2024 12:12 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers three Christmas Eve candlelight services. Kids and youth will participate in the 4pm family service.
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‘Love Knows Your Name’ at Our Saviour’s Christmas worshipDec 18, 2024 12:01 am - Naperville church is planning five Christmas services with theme "Love Knows Your Name."
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Questions about home inspectorsDec 18, 2024 12:01 am - What should one consider before entering the business of home inspection? Columnist Barry Stone answers four questions to set you on the right path.