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East Maine District 63 congratulates Winter Card Design Contest winnersDec 26, 2025 5:27 pm - At its Dec. 4 meeting, East Maine School District 63’s board of education recognized the nine winners in the district’s 2025 Winter Card Design Contest.
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Foundation awards mini-grants to Villa Park Elementary District 45 staffDec 26, 2025 4:33 pm - The District 45 Foundation for Excellence in Education awarded three mini-grants totaling over $2,400 to support innovative projects in the district.
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A lifetime of giving: Buffalo Grove woman marks 400th blood and platelet donationDec 26, 2025 4:13 pm - Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood and platelet donation during a special recognition at the Vitalant Arlington Heights Donor Center.
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Despite high beef prices, risk management still key for cattle farmersDec 26, 2025 1:46 pm - The cattle industry has seen higher prices due to drought reducing beef supplies and border closures limiting imports, but expansion is expected to put downward pressure on prices from 2026-2027.
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Huntley church to host end-of-year worshipDec 26, 2025 5:30 am - On Sunday, Dec. 28, all are invited to end the year and worship together during the “One Service” at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Midwestern University receives state approval to offer Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degreeDec 23, 2025 6:20 pm - Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus has received a significant endorsement for its proposed four-year Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM), which will ...
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Aurora man reaches 500 blood and platelet donations during the holidaysDec 22, 2025 11:11 pm - Orin Albrecht reached a milestone of 500 blood and platelet donations at the Vitalant Naperville donation center.
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Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission NightDec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
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Waukegan’s Polar Bear Plunge returns for the 27th year on Jan. 1Dec 22, 2025 2:40 pm - The Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 is an annual event that raises funds for Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County, providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treatsDec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.