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TUE, 11/30/2021

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The Joffrey Ballet stages its 1893 Columbian Exposition-inspired version of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago Dec. 4-26.

Best Bets: Joffrey Ballet's lavish 'Nutcracker' returns

The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" opens at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, the "Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular" tours to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, and comedian Rocky LaPorte plays the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.
The Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is raffling a Lexus LC 500 convertible as part of a fundraiser.

Naperville autism group raffling Lexus in fundraiser

The Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is raffling quite a prize -- a Lexus sports car -- as part of a fundraiser to benefit its programs.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have increased 15.4% since Wednesday when the Illinois Department of Public Health last released new daily figures.

Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations climb amid Omicron variant fears

Public health officials throughout the country and across Illinois brace themselves for the latest COVID-19 variant while statewide hospitalizations for the virus continue to grow.
A beautiful dining room chair is a complement to a table and can set the tone for the room.

Dining chairs are like adjectives, adding detail

An elegant dinner party should be what we all live for. There is hardly any finer experience than being the guest of a gracious host, especially for dinner.
A Super Mario Brothers-themed bedroom was created for 8-year-old Palatine resident Angel, bottom left, by volunteers from Fremd High School. At bottom right, student Max Malak, teacher Josh Cattero and student Mikayla Rau paint components for the bedroom.
Super Mario and firefighters: Palatine students create themed bedrooms for young cancer patients
The holidays have been made brighter for two young Palatine boys battling cancer, after students and staff at William Fremd High School teamed up with a national nonprofit to give them dream bedroom makeovers.
The Daily Herald Editor’s Choice winner for 2020 of the holiday lights contest for DuPage County.
Daily Herald's holiday lights contest returns
If passengers on flights approaching O'Hare can see your holiday lights, then this contest is for you. Entries in the Daily Herald's annual holiday lights contest will be accepted through Dec. 6.
Passengers walk from a COVID-19 testing tent at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Monday. The World Health Organization urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concern over the new omicron variant.
What health officials know -- and don't know -- about omicron
Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead and senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains why the omicron variant is so concerning -- and if it's hit the U.S.
Santa Claus talks with children during a previous Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. This year’s breakfasts are Dec. 11-12 and 18-19.
Dining with Santa 2021: St. Nick prepping to visit suburban brunches and dinners
Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches or dinners happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks.
Merriam-Webster has declared vaccine its 2021 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year
With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.
Nicole and Shawn Stoltz in the TV room of their home at 112 S. Wa Pella Ave. in Mount Prospect, which has been selected to be featured in the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 33rd annual Holiday Housewalk.
Mount Prospect Historical Society highlights St. Raymond's neighborhood
After a one-year COVID-19-imposed hiatus, the Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Dec. 3, in the neighborhood immediately north and slightly northwest of St. Raymond Catholic Church -- originally known as Colonial Manor.
Ben’s Tree Farm in Harvard offers eight varieties of trees, including firs, pines and spruces.
Do it yourself: Kick off the holidays by cutting your own tree at a local farm
For many families in the Chicago area, traditional Christmas celebrations start in November when they cut their own trees at a local farm.
A bowl of the new version of Grandma Mauer’s turkey soup uses leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
A 21st-century version of grandma's leftover turkey soup
Don Mauer takes his grandmother's recipe for leftover turkey soup to new heights with a 21st-century spin on the spices.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Youngsters watch from a window as balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pass by, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. The parade is returning in full, after being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Images from the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Coldplay and BTS perform "My Universe" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Images from the American Music Awards
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 7,101, Bob Strawn photo: Members of the SHOK Salvation Army unit in Hanover Park solicit donations as part of Donut Day in June of 1967. It was part of the annual fundraising effort for the group.
Through the Film Magnifier: Donald Rumsfeld, Ricardo Montalbon, swimming Santa and more
Carly Pearce accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Images from the CMA Awards
On Oct. 29 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Tacos Puebla located at 410 E. Green Street in Bensenville. This is the business’ second location; the original restaurant opened in Addison about five years ago. The newly renovated space can accommodate both dine-in and take-out options and their menu offers tacos, fajitas, burritos and much more. Village President Frank DeSimone and Tacos Puebla Owners Olivia Acuahuitl and Lauro Cuazitl cut the ceremonial red ribbon together as they celebrated the official opening. They were joined by family and friends, representatives of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, village of Bensenville staff and Tacos Puebla staff. During the ceremony guests had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated space and taste a variety of menu items while also being entertained by a live mariachi band.
After Hours: Tacos Puebla
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 54,164, Mike Seeling photo: Chicago Bears’ cornerback Virgil Livers participates in a pancake eating contest benefiting the Easter Seal Foundation in Buffalo Grove in March of 1980.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Kurtis, Harry Caray, Wheeling bank robbery and more
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