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Along for the ride: Judson in Elgin named Bicycle Friendly University

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Dec 01, 2025 9:49 am - With holidays approaching, my annual book reviews offer suggestions for biking gift lists, your own or others. First, however, positive bicycling news: League of American Bicyclists recently awarded official Bicycle Friendly University status to three Illinois institutions on Nov. 13, including Elgin’s Judson University.
Super Bowl 2026: Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones to perform during pregame

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Dec 01, 2025 8:35 am - The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on “America the Beautiful” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

By ANDREW DALTON
Dec 01, 2025 7:08 am - “Zootopia 2” brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.
What to stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4

Dec 01, 2025 5:15 am - George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa

By Elliott Bortner, Geneva Lions Club
Nov 30, 2025 11:24 pm - The Geneva Lions Club invites the community to celebrate the holiday season during its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Geneva High School.
Find handcrafted gifts at Fine Line’s Artisan Gift Sale Dec. 4-9

By Eileen Collins, Fine Line Creative Arts Center
Nov 30, 2025 11:21 pm - The annual Artisan Gift Sale at Fine Line Creative Arts Center features over 70 local artists showcasing handmade items like decorations, mugs, fiber art, wood art, jewelry, and more.
WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’

By Carl Zeitler, WT Productions
Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
Plans brewing to convert Rolling Meadows’ original firehouse into coffee shop

By Christopher Placek
Nov 30, 2025 8:45 pm - A shuttered firehouse in Rolling Meadows is set to be transformed into a coffee shop, bakery and community hub, under a tentative deal between the city and proprietors.
Street closures planned for Geneva holiday events

Submitted by Kevin Stahr
Nov 30, 2025 8:11 pm - The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Dec. 5-6 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.
Winter storm turns Itasca into Winter Wonderland

By Rick West
Nov 30, 2025 5:21 pm - The weekend’s relentless snow caused some anxious moments for organizers of Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland event, held Sunday at the newly upgraded Usher Park.

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