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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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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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Rolling Meadows church expansion plans spark debate with neighborsDec 19, 2025 7:09 pm - St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Rolling Meadows has proposed a 26,000-square-foot addition for a gymnasium, day care and youth retreat center. But neighbors don’t like the plan.
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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.
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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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Woman dead, another critically injured in house fire near Spring GroveDec 19, 2025 5:55 pm - A house fire near Spring Grove has killed one woman and critically injured another, Fox Lake Fire Chief Ed Lescher said.
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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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Elgin man gets 22 years for gunrunningDec 19, 2025 5:45 pm - An Elgin man pleaded guilty Friday to gunrunning and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequencesDec 19, 2025 5:42 pm - A Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger promises transcontinental freight empire. But an early analysis shows an 8% freight spike in one village.
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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.