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‘It gives me hope’: Elgin mom and her five children receive Christmas cheer from firefighters — and SantaDec 25, 2025 2:18 pm - On Christmas morning, 11-year-old Cande Rufino was at the window of his Elgin apartment on the lookout for Santa.Soon, he and his four siblings and his mom, Yvette Rufino, would receive food and gifts from Elgin firefighters.
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Cary breaks ground on multimillion-dollar project to improve water capacity
Dec 25, 2025 10:47 am - The village of Cary is building a 1,300-foot deep well and a water treatment facility at the Cary Lake in Rotary Park.The new facility will enhance Cary’s water capacity, reliability and treatment capabilities.
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‘Eatertainment’: Algonquin Pickle Haus rebrands restaurant, aims to be where people go to eat, not just play
Dec 25, 2025 9:28 am - With hopes to become an established “eatertainment” business in Algonquin, Pickle Haus is rebranding its restaurant to let customers know the food can stand on its own.
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McHenry County conservation district acquires woodlands with area’s oldest trees
Dec 25, 2025 9:09 am - Woodlands in northwestern McHenry County, spanning 55 acres and containing trees believed to be up to 400 years old, are now permanently protected under the McHenry County Conservation District.
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Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures topic of virtual presentationDec 25, 2025 9:04 am - Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures will be the topic of the January virtual meeting of Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. The ev...
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Lake Zurich residential polystyrene recycling site open FridayDec 25, 2025 8:55 am - Lake Zurich’s drop-off recycling site for polystyrene blocks, commonly referred to by the trademarked name Styrofoam, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, to accommodate large amounts of holiday gift packaging.
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New Algonquin Scooter’s Coffee to hold grand opening celebration Jan. 2.Dec 25, 2025 8:48 am - The recently opened Scooter’s Coffee in Algonquin will hold a grand opening celebration Jan. 2, with the first 100 customers winning free drinks for a week through the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.
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Kane County Health Department, staffer honoredDec 25, 2025 8:46 am - The Kane County Health Department was named Organization of the Year, and KCHD substance use prevention specialist Sharon Cabrera was honored with the Community Leader Award by the Kane County Recovery-Oriented System of Care at the annual DuPage and Kane County ROSC Awards.
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Grace Terrace comes full circle; nonprofit announces closing for Arlington Heights affordable housing developmentDec 25, 2025 8:40 am - An affordable housing development for persons with disabilities and veterans in Arlington Heights has reached an important milestone.
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Bensenville man charged with attempted kidnappingDec 25, 2025 8:32 am - A Bensenville man is accused of attempting to kidnap a special-needs grocery store employee while she was at work, authorities said Wednesday.