Though virtually all Northwest suburbs will soon be welcoming residents back for their annual holiday traditions, Schaumburg and Bartlett are among those who’ll see special and deliberate changes to their tree-lighting ceremonies this year.

For years, suburban residents, libraries and houses of workshop have built and stocked little free pantries to assist people facing food insecurity.

No injuries were reported Saturday after flames engulfed a Hoffman Estates home, causing an estimated $160,000 in damage, officials said.

Hanover Township Assessor Khaja Moinuddin and Supervisor Brian P. McGuire will host a property appeals seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett.

Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes to families beginning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Registration is required at the Community Center.

Juanita Irizarry, the former head of Friends of the Parks, is challenging Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas in the March 2026 Democratic primary. She was among the last candidates to file for election Monday.

Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes to families beginning Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Avenue in Hanover Park.

Make plans for the Grayslake Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont, Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs and more.