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Buffalo Grove High School students exceed goal at Red Cross blood driveDec 19, 2025 6:30 pm - The American Red Cross Club at Buffalo Grove High School hosted its winter blood drive on Dec. 10, drawing an impressive turnout from students and staff and surpassing its collection goal.
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Des Plaines Church Choir program Dec. 21Dec 19, 2025 6:15 pm - The Chancel Choir of First Congregational UCC in Des Plaines will present a Christmas Cantata, “Take Me Back to Bethlehem,” during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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D128 welcomes senior residents for annual holiday traditionDec 19, 2025 6:12 pm - On Dec. 9, 140 senior residents of Community High School District 128 attended the annual Senior Dinner and Holiday Concert at Libertyville High School. District 128 and LHS staff members, along with members of the LHS Interact Club and National Honor Society, helped greet and serve the guests.
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Northbrook Chamber celebrates the holidays at The Glen ClubDec 19, 2025 6:00 pm - Members of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce were treated to a celebratory "Holiday After Hours" networking event hosted by The Glen Club on Dec. 15.
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Dunn Museum, Bernie's Books Bank team up to share children's booksDec 19, 2025 5:54 pm - The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is partnering with Bernie’s Book Bank to host a book drive supporting local children, Dec. 26 through Jan. 19.
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Schaumburg launching Speaker’s Bureau program to keep residents in the knowDec 19, 2025 5:08 pm - The village of Schaumburg is launching its own Speaker’s Bureau, a new community engagement program designed to connect residents, businesses, schools and organizations with the professionals who serve them every day.
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Oak Brook Park District spreads holiday cheer through toy and coat driveDec 19, 2025 4:39 pm - The Oak Brook Park District collected approximately 750 toys and over 200 coats through community donations.The toys were donated to Toys For Tots to ensure children experience the joy of the holiday season.
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Listening for the baby’s cry: A pint-size miracle brings Christmas joyDec 19, 2025 2:19 pm - This Christmas season, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos finds joy in watching his tiny premie grandson overcoming challenges during his stay in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
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Festive holiday tradition lights up West Dundee neighborhoodDec 19, 2025 1:50 pm - Fairhills of Canterfield neighborhood in West Dundee is illuminated with luminaries on Christmas Eve, a tradition spanning over 10 years. Neighbors assemble 1,000 luminary bags and set them up on the sidewalk, creating a tranquil site of glowing sidewalks.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season