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Saturday, December 14, 2019

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Included in the construction going on at Graham’s 318 in Geneva will be a sensory garden along their new walkway. The planned garden will be designed to give visitors a chance to smell and touch the plants.

Graham's 318 expansion plans to include sensory garden

The new brick walkway leading back to the expanded area at Graham's 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva will feature an array of plants that will make up a "sensory garden."
Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperatures, so keep them away from drafts.

Check for falling needles when buying a Christmas tree

There's nothing like a fresh-cut tree decorating your home, but be sure to look for trees that don't drop their leaves and recut the stem when you get home so that the tree soaks up all the water it needs.
More than 900 families in Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 will receive nonperishable food, clothing, toys and gift cards through the Christmas Sharing nonprofit group.

Christmas Sharing drive spans half a century in Wheaton area

Christmas Sharing began in 1969 and has grown into a communitywide donation drive run by eight churces in Wheaton and Warrenville.
Naperville police officer Shawn Moy joins Justine Roberts of Aurora with her kids Oliver, 9, and Daniel, 7, as Daniel scores a huge toy that was on his wish list as part of the Naperville Fraternal Order of Police lodge's annual Shop with a Cop on Thursday at the Super Target store in Naperville.

Naperville Shop With a Cop lets kids with challenges pick toys and maybe some basics

Shop With a Cop in Naperville brings the joy of choosing snacks, treats and toys to kids in challenging situations.
Believe Project: $100 to help a friend experiencing difficulties
Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Michael Corley of Hawthorn Woods. Here is his story ...
Get your ugliest holiday sweater ready for the Ugly Sweater Christmas Parties happening around the suburbs over the next two weeks.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties taking over suburban bars, restaurants
Wear that gaudy holiday sweater with pride to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party happening at suburban bars and restaurants over the next few weeks.
Daily Herald columnist Eileen O. Daday spoke at a recent meeting of the Arlington Heights PEO chapter.
Good News columnist shares how she gets her local stories
Most days, Good News columnist Eileen O. Daday interviews people and write their stories in the confines of her office. But on a recent Thursday afternoon, she was coaxed out from behind her desk to meet with a group of avid Daily Herald readers.
This year's train show will be on display inside the Cantigny Park Visitors Center and in the McCormick House's Freedom Hall.
Lego Train Show rolls back into Cantigny Dec. 14-15
Just what type of creations will be part of this weekend's Lego Train Show at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is a secret. "People kind of bring out the best of the best," said Jamie LeBlanc, president of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club.
The wait at a suburban secretary of state's office might make you think you've been in line since the flip phone in this poster was new. But spending time with strangers waiting to renew driver's licenses gives one time to ponder.
Constable: Driver's license renewal offers time for meditations on mortality
It doesn't offer the spiritual benefits of a 10-day silent meditation retreat, but the task of renewing your driver's license at an Illinois secretary of state office forces you to ponder your existence.
The Herdman Family — Chase Muir, left, Bella Muir, Emily Malcolm, Max Kennedy, Elliott Joung and Jackson Honaker — in the PM&L Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
PM&L Theatre presents 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
PM&L Theatre has announced its upcoming seasonal holiday production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, which will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21.
John Busch of Busch Auto Service Center has turned part of his Palatine store into a very large train display for the holidays. Busch figures there is more than 600 feet of track featured in the display.
Model trains in a tire shop? Palatine auto service center display delights fans of all ages
John Busch III, manager of Busch Auto Service Center in Palatine, admits it: You don't expect to see a Christmas train display in the showroom of a Goodyear tire dealer. But that's the beauty of it. It catches customers by surprise, and what a delightful surprise it is.
The cast of “The Long Christmas Dinner” includes Crystal Skipworth, left, Michael Wagman, Ann Marie Nordby, Matt Hellyer, Richard Isemonger and Jan Jacobs. Not pictured is Trace Gamache.
Janus Theatre serves up family drama in 'The Long Christmas Dinner'
Christmas dinner with the family is as relatable as decorated trees and wrapped gifts to those who celebrate. The tradition will be brought to life in Janus Theatre Company's production of "The Long Christmas Dinner" at Al's Cafe in Elgin.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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