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St. Charles church to host ‘Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols’Nov 26, 2024 11:43 am - On Sunday, Dec. 8, St. Charles Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran in St. Charles sets Advent and Christmas worship scheduleNov 26, 2024 11:08 am - St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles has announced its worship schedule for Thanksgiving and the Christmas season.
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St. Thomas the Apostle to host ‘Advent Lessons and Carols’ Dec. 13Nov 26, 2024 10:23 am - A trio of nationally-recognized inspirational vocalists and recording artists will headline the annual “Advent Lessons and Carols” program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
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Two Palatine congregations come together for Thanksgiving celebrationNov 26, 2024 10:17 am - St. John United Church of Christ has shared its sanctuary with St. Archangel Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church since 2023, and on Sunday, Nov. 24, the two faith congregations celebrated the traditional American holiday together.
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Feeling blue? Elgin church to host special service Dec. 15Nov 26, 2024 10:10 am - Are you dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce, coping with loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark o...
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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Table-worthy twists: Sides that deserve a spot this ThanksgivingNov 26, 2024 7:13 am - Traditional Thanksgiving recipes are classics for good reason, but here are three holiday table-worthy side dishes to try: Delicata Squash Cheddar Jalapeño Scones, Ultimate Mac and Cheese, and Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and Apple Cider Gastrique.
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How to roast a Thanksgiving turkey: Times and temperatures to count on
Nov 26, 2024 7:12 am - Picture your holiday turkey: Do you see the bronze bird as the centerpiece of a feast? Or do you envision a platter of crisp-skinned thighs nestled among a few favorite dishes for an intimate gathering?
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Tasters tried 8 popular stuffing mixes. There was one clear winner.
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Walnuts, orange add zest to no-sugar-added cranberry relishNov 26, 2024 7:09 am - Thinking about this year’s cranberry relish, I came across a relish recipe that included chopped walnuts. I liked that idea, and expanded on it with orange zest and juice.