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Hoffman Estates seeking Holiday Giving Tree sponsorsNov 20, 2025 12:06 pm - Hoffman Estates community members interested in becoming Holiday Giving Tree sponsors are invited to select a recipient ornament from the Giving Tree in the Health and Human Services lobby at village hall through Monday, Dec. 1.
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Wheaton Public Library will host a Gingerbread ExtravaganzaNov 20, 2025 12:06 am - The Wheaton Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Extravaganza event on Dec. 13. The event will feature a Gingerbread House Contest, a model train display, and a Student Craft Sale.
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 19, 2025 11:39 pm - The Geneva Lions Club is hosting its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6. It includes live music, photos with Santa, kids craft table, pancake creation station, and more, with ticket proceeds supporting the club's eyeglass program.
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Glen Ellyn Park District offers free holiday light recyclingNov 19, 2025 10:31 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District is making it easy to recycle your old holiday lights.
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Glen Ellyn Rotary’s citrus sale supports local scholarships, nonprofitsNov 19, 2025 10:06 pm - The annual Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn Citrus Fundraiser supports local scholarships and nonprofit organizations. Your purchase of fresh Florida clementines, oranges, and grapefruit helps raise funds for scholarships and community grants.
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Muriel Anderson returns to Downers Grove for her 34th annual hometown concertNov 19, 2025 8:53 pm - Muriel Anderson's concert on Nov. 29 features Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi as a special guest. There’s also a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education for underprivileged youth.
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Run for a Cause as a ClausNov 19, 2025 5:06 pm - The Rotary Club of Arlington Heights has announced the return of the Rotary Santa Run for its 18th annual celebration. This cherished community event, which kick offs the holiday season, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Gingerbread houses and hidden pickle contest lure Bloomingdale holiday shoppersNov 19, 2025 5:03 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is offering two free, family-friendly holiday activities: the Parade of Gingerbread Houses and the Hidden Pickle Contest.
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Christopher Eccleston lands in Chicago for 20th anniversary ‘New Who’ celebrationNov 19, 2025 4:48 pm - Chicago TARDIS, a "Doctor Who" convention, returns Nov. 28-30, 2025, with Christopher Eccleston (9th Doctor) as the headliner. The convention features various actors from the show's history, including Jo Martin, Annette Badland, Carole Ann Ford, and others.
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St. Charles celebrates 25th annual Electric Christmas Parade with guest of honor and grand marshalNov 19, 2025 3:28 pm - St. Charles resident Deborah Foote, who was instrumental in creating the illuminated parade in 2001, has been named the Community Guest of Honor for the 25th anniversary of the Electric Christmas Parade. In addition, “The Bear” actor Chris Witaske is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.