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Bartlett church honors Christmas pageant founders at this year’s eventDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett celebrated its 35th annual Christmas pageant, “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!,” with a cast of nearly 70 people. It was extra special this year as the two sisters who started the tradition were honored guests.
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The Barn Steakhouse expanding with second location in Highland ParkDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Nine years after opening The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston, restaurateur Amy Morton is expanding north to the town where she was raised with a second location in Highland Park.
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Resident injured after car catches fire in Geneva garageDec 29, 2025 4:35 pm - A person was injured when a vehicle caught fire late Saturday in the garage of a Geneva home.
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Mayor defends Mount Prospect disabling comments from village social media platformsDec 29, 2025 4:33 pm - Months after it limited remarks at village board meetings, Mount Prospect recently took another step in managing public comment, this time on social media.
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Algonquin launching new summer festival in 2026Dec 29, 2025 4:30 pm - At the end of July, area residents and visitors will be able to gather in Algonquin’s Ted Spella Community Park for a new festival.
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Aurora animal control division to launch pets-for-veterans programDec 29, 2025 4:25 pm - The city of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division will launch a Pets For Vets Program to waive adoption fees for Illinois veterans to adopt one cat or dog every two years.
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Lake County symposium explores hidden stories and historical surprisesDec 29, 2025 4:22 pm - Stories of mistaken identity, forgotten diaries, vanished communities and newly uncovered literary treasures anchor this year’s Lake County History Symposium, presented virtually on Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 15.
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Chicago artist explores shifting identities in ‘Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell’ at Elmhurst Art MuseumDec 29, 2025 3:17 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum presents "Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell," a solo exhibition by the Chicago-based artist featuring new site-specific works. The two series, “Pictures for Charis” and “Double Life,” explore relationships, identity, and connection with nature and architecture.
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Schaumburg mayor to deliver State of the Village before business community Jan. 21Dec 29, 2025 3:10 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly will deliver his 2026 State of the Village address before a breakfast gathering of the Schaumburg Business Association on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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Lake Villa District Library to launch community surveyDec 29, 2025 2:29 pm - The Lake Villa District Library will launch a community survey Jan. 5 to gather input on priorities for the coming years.