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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.
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Festive fitness: Huntley’s Running of the Elves 5K a successDec 19, 2025 10:02 pm - Another successful Running of the Elves took place in Huntley on Dec. 6, as part of the annual Very Merry Huntley celebration.
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B.J. Hooper Choir performs at Gurnee MillsDec 19, 2025 7:43 pm - The B.J. Hooper Elementary School Choir, under the direction of James McDunn, performed two shows at Gurnee Mills Shopping Center on Saturday, Dec. 13. The choir performed at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to appreciative audiences.
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‘I’ll Be Right Here’ at the Fremont Public LibraryDec 19, 2025 7:26 pm - Fans of the 1982 Steven Spielberg movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" will want to stop by the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein to see the newest display in the entrance lobby.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago collects almost 1,000 during Toys For Toys driveDec 19, 2025 7:17 pm - Diane Glass, CEO of Chicago real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is pleased to share that the company collected close to 1,000 toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation this year thanks to generous donations from agents, their clients and members of our communities
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Nine-year-old student raises over $750 for Northern Illinois Food BankDec 19, 2025 7:07 pm - A local nine-year-old is making a big difference this holiday season.