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Marklund nurse case manager honored as employee of the yearDec 09, 2025 1:30 pm - Shannon Gardner, a nurse case manager at Marklund, was named the organization's 2025 employee of the year. The DeKalb resident has served in various roles at Marklund for 19 years, including direct care, administrative services, and her current role overseeing cases for community and residential residents.
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A bright spirit finds the perfect place to thrive at GreenFields of GenevaDec 09, 2025 12:37 pm - Norma DeMaar, an 80-year-old resident of GreenFields of Geneva senior living community, radiates positivity and embraces her new lifestyle with enthusiasm.
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‘Longest Night’ service on new date, Dec. 22, at Gary UMC in WheatonDec 09, 2025 12:28 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering a Longest Night service on Dec. 22 to provide a time to remember loved ones, share hurting places with God, or step aside from the stresses of the season.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.
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Holiday Magic All Month Long at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the ArtsDec 08, 2025 2:04 pm - From “The Nutcracker” and festive choral and orchestral concerts to a rockin’ Buddy Holly holiday bash, the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts is alive with seasonal spirit all December long.
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Schaumburg Coffee with the Council Dec. 13Dec 08, 2025 1:44 pm - The village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees.
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Orphans of the Storm Holiday Puppy Pop-Up at Hawthorn MallDec 08, 2025 1:36 pm - Orphans of the Storm has announced the return of its Holiday Puppy Pop-Up for a weekend of tail-wagging fun.
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St. Charles library hosts winter driving programDec 08, 2025 1:34 pm - Winter weather has arrived, and the St. Charles Public Library is helping area drivers prepare their cars for freezing temperatures and icy roads.
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Demystifying college admissions with GPS Parent SeriesDec 08, 2025 1:23 pm - Higher ed journalist Jeff Selingo will present "Dream School: Finding and Getting into the College That is Right for You" at the GPS Parent Series webinar on Dec. 10. It aims to dispel college admission myths and provide an imaginative approach to achieving higher-education goals, including why an "elite" college degree matters less and how to choose value over prestige.
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Explore winter in the forest preservesDec 08, 2025 1:14 pm - Winter is calling in Lake County's forest preserves. Maybe that means ice skating with friends, racing down a sled hill or skiing through quiet, snow-covered trails.