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Sunday, November 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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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.
Advocate Sherman Hospital doctors on Nov. 16 performed their 100th transcatheter aortic valve replacement on John Schweisthal of Batavia. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat valve and structural heart conditions, including aortic stenosis, without open heart surgery.

'There is no pain:' Batavia man is hospital's 100th recipient of less invasive heart procedure

Sherman Hospital doctors on Nov. 16 performed their 100th TAVR procedure on John Schweisthal of Batavia, to treat valve and structural heart conditions, including aortic stenosis, without open heart surgery. Schweisthal was preparing to have hip replacement surgery when his doctors told him he needed the heart procedure first.
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children 5 and older, doctors recommend it and a flu vaccine to reduce their spread through schools.

Children can get two vaccines at the same visit

Children ages 5 years and older who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same visit.
Lynne Ball, right, manager of Liz & Kate Boutique, and Diane McGarr, center, wait on customers Monday in Geneva. The shop is participating in Small Business Saturday this weekend.

What suburban stores are doing in hopes you give them a Small Business Saturday boost

Small store owners in the suburbs say they are looking forward to this year's Small Business Saturday. "It is almost bigger than Black Friday for us," a Libertyville boutique owner says.
During the pandemic, many people learned to better enjoy their time, through music and hobbies, which is a good thing.
Thinking good thoughts, and what we have learned during COVID
Recently I mentioned to a friend that I was feeling a little down, having a bit of a bad day. She gave me some good advice. I was missing Baheej and feeling like COVID-19 was going to last forever, a permanent state of life, despite our vaccinations and boosters. I guess I was feeling exhausted with being restricted -- however self-imposed.
Chewing and smokeless tobacco products, regardless of the form, can contribute to a host of medical conditions.
No such thing as a harmless tobacco product
Q: You've written about the harm to the body from using tobacco products, which has been very helpful. I am especially interested in the details regarding chewing tobacco. I have two middle-aged sons with whom I want to share this information.
The Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights steps off at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in downtown Naperville.
Things to do Nov. 26-Dec. 2: Tree lightings, holiday light shows, fests & more
From seasonal light shows to tree lightings to holiday parades to craft fairs to winter festivals, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend.
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.
Joey Carbone, shown at his Mount Prospect home, has built more than 80 mini libraries for families in Mount Prospect in order to give kids more access to books.
People to be thankful for: Mount Prospect resident Joey Carbone encourages reading by building mini libraries
By his own estimation, Joey Carbone of Mount Prospect has not parked his car in his garage in two years. The space has been transformed into a workshop -- where he builds mini libraries for families who want one. He says they encourage children to read.
Runners and walkers dressed as everyone's favorite jolly old elf will be back on the streets of downtown Arlington Heights next weekend for the return of the Rotary Santa Run.
Don your red suit for annual Santa Run in Arlington Heights
More than 1,000 runners clad in Santa suits are expected to fill the streets of downtown Arlington Heights once again next weekend for the return of the Rotary Santa Run.
The six dining huts outside The Assembly American Bar & Cafe on Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates will be able to take advantage of the village’s extension of relaxed outdoor dining regulations through another winter.
Hoffman Estates extends outdoor dining through another winter
Hoffman Estates' relaxed regulations that have allowed restaurants to host outdoor dining during the pandemic without the usual restrictions will continue through at least May 31 instead of expiring on Dec. 31, as had been originally planned.
A woman wearing sequined antlers watches the lights come on at Mundelein’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. This year’s event takes place Dec. 3.
Tree lighting ceremonies mark start of holiday season in the suburbs
The holiday season is about to begin, and what better way to get in the spirit than by attending any of the holiday tree lighting events scheduled throughout the suburbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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