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THU, 11/30/2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Courtesy of the Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Environmental Council Executive Director Jen Walling, center, helps unveil the new specialty monarch butterfly license plate Nov. 16, alongside fellow environmentalists from IEC, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club Illinois.

'Quite the journey': Monarch butterfly license plates finally available

After seven years in the making, the state has unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate. Proceeds from the decals will benefit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Monarch Habitat Fund.
The Chicago Department of Aviation celebrates the completion of the Midway Modernization Program and a revamped Central Market with new features like Gene's Bistro.

Revamped Midway takes off with a taste of Chicago

A lengthy Midway Airport redo wraps up with new restaurants, bars, and fast-food eateries that include beloved brands from the Southwest Side.
Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park kicks off Dec. 2 and runs through Jan. 1 at Lilacia Park in Lombard with animated light shows, decorated trees, a giant gingerbread house and more.

Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & more

If you're looking to get in the holiday spirit, here's an exhaustive list of spirited events happening across the suburbs over the next week.
Prairie Grass Cafe is offering some special Hanukkah menu items for dine-in and a specially curated to-go package for the holiday.

Dining out: Hanukkah specials, plus new Andy's and Fat Rosie's opening in the suburbs

Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays.
The need for greater regulation of rabbit sales in Hoffman Estates was debated by animal rescue organizations and the owner of a local Petland store. Village trustees ultimately decided to stay out of the issue.
Hoffman Estates skeptical of hopping into regulation of rabbit sales at pet stores
Hoffman Estates officials were all ears this week during a spirited debate between representatives of animal rescues and the owner of a pet store over whether more regulations are needed for the commercial sale of rabbits.
Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One and All!” tour hits Chicago’s United Center Sunday, Dec. 3.
Best bets: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Joffrey's 'Nutcracker,' Midtown Men, Cirque du Soleil
Mariah Carey brings her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour to Chicago's United Center, Jelly Roll joins Nicki Minaj for the annual 103.5 KISS-FM Jingle Ball at Rosemont's Allstate, The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" returns to the Lyric, Christmas at Cantigny opens, and Cirque du Soleil performs "'Twas the Night Before ..." at the Chicago Theatre.
The Scott family home at 1228 Atlas Lane in Naperville is aglow with all things Taylor Swift for the holiday season.
In their holiday era: Naperville family combines love for Taylor Swift, seasonal decor
A Naperville family has decked the halls in all things Taylor Swift and are wishing people are Merry Swiftmas.
“Feathered Friends,” by emerging author and artist Madelyn Lee, contains fun facts about birds in backyards and around the world.
Picture books about birds can give your kids early exposure to conservancy
Jeff Reiter's admiration for birdy picture books is soaring. He mentions a few of his favorites because their authors and illustrators deserve the love, and because you might have little ones on your holiday shopping list.
Hanukkah-style doughnuts make a delicious snack anytime.
Enjoy these easy-to-make Hanukkah-style doughnuts year-round
Momma Chef Karen Nochimowski shares her quick and easy doughnut recipe to enjoy for Hanukkah or all year.
Wendy and George Richardson stand with about 30 of their trees that will be donated to Trees for Troops.
Richardson Christmas Tree Farm kicks off holiday season by donating more than 100 trees to troops
Dozens of Christmas trees awaited their new homes by a FedEx trailer at the Richardson Farm in Spring Grove. In less than two weeks, more than 100 trees will be on their way to military bases across the country for U.S. military families.
The Ruth Barn sits at the village hall campus in Long Grove. Long Grove civic leaders are hoping to move the barn and another building to the historical society’s property downtown.
History in the making: 1800s Long Grove barn, school could move to new location
Will a historical barn and school move from the Long Grove village hall property to a new spot downtown? Supporters hope to create a historical campus but relocating a barn isn't cheap.
Aditya Gupta, a senior at Fremd High School in Palatine, recently received the Chessable Research Award for applying machine learning techniques to chess. Earlier this year, he was among five high school students in the nation to receive the 2023 Scholar-Chessplayer Award from the U.S. Chess Federation.
Fremd student recognized for applying machine learning techniques to chess
After hosting more than 50 chess events this year at suburban schools, community centers, and temples, Aditya Gupta is working on taking his game to the next level. The senior at Fremd High School in Palatine recently received a Chessable Research Award for applying machine learning techniques to chess.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday display in Lisle features 18 displays on a mile-long paved walking trail.
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