Lifestyle
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A magically early start to Hanukkah celebrations in ElginDec 15, 2024 3:42 pm - The official start of Hanukkah may still be more than a week away, but with magic, games and latkes on the menu, why wait? Kids and grown-ups got an early start on the celebration Sunday with the Magical Hanukkah Extravaganza celebration at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.
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Unwrapping a stress-free holiday season (with kids)Dec 15, 2024 7:43 am - The holiday season is certainly full of magic and festivities, especially for kids. But alongside that comes the stress, high expectations and busy schedules. Experts offer tips on how to balance it all.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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Where to find a Blue Christmas serviceDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Services designed for those coping with grief, loss, loneliness or other challenging emotions are expanding across the suburbs. Here are some of the upcoming Blue Christmas services in the area.
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Grief & healing: Tragedy during the holidaysDec 14, 2024 5:30 am - Holidays after a loved one’s death bring painful reminders of their absence. Focusing on their joy for the season and reasons for your own joy can help you through.
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Hot Wheels sales are on fire, powered by adult collectors and nostalgia
Dec 14, 2024 12:42 am - As a boy, Bruce Pascal reveled in testing the limits of his Hot Wheels. He might squeeze a firecracker into one of the miniature metal cars and set it off, or flatten one...
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Brightening the path: Church hosts Christmas Luminary Hike in Hawthorn WoodsDec 13, 2024 9:16 pm - Luminarias and the full moon light a trail at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Hawthorn Woods.
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Navigating the holidays when a loved one has mental illnessDec 13, 2024 3:00 pm - When a family member has mental illness, the holidays often exacerbate symptoms. Rethink traditions to support that person’s needs.
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Together, we can have better mental healthDec 13, 2024 3:00 pm - This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “More Good Days, Together,” focusing on building community support, encouraging collective wellness and reducing the stigma that, unfortunately, still surrounds mental illness.