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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.
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Basket Brigade feeds 10,000 residents for ThanksgivingNov 19, 2025 3:11 pm - The Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago, announces its annual Thanksgiving meal assembly and delivery event, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at Harper College in Palatine.
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Elk Grove Village mayor announces prostate cancer diagnosisNov 19, 2025 3:11 pm - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson announced he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery next month to remove it.
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Broadway Star Jessie Mueller to perform at Schaumburg Prairie CenterNov 19, 2025 2:41 pm - The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller will take the stage for a special one-night-only concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
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Gorton’s Family Fun Package brings big shows close to homeNov 19, 2025 2:22 pm - Gorton Center has announced its new Family Fun Package, giving households an easy and affordable way to enjoy outstanding, all-ages performances without leaving the North Shore.
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State’s attorney seeks new information in death of Sleepy Hollow woman, 19, reclassified as homicideNov 19, 2025 2:13 pm - Sixteen years after the questionable death of a Sleepy Hollow teen — whose death certificate was changed from undetermined in 2009 to homicide in 2022 following an exhumation — authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them.
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FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving event celebrates immigrationNov 19, 2025 1:53 pm - FaithBridge, a local interfaith organization, will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program on November 23rd, featuring speakers from various religious traditions addressing the theme "Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants".
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Saving Christmas for those in need drives Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fansNov 19, 2025 1:49 pm - There is still time to sponsor or register for the Dec. 7 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run after party.
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East End Holiday Market returns Dec. 6-7Nov 19, 2025 1:23 pm - Highland Park’s Upside Events will host its second annual East End Holiday Market on Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 6-7,inviting the community to kick off the season with a festive weekend of holiday shopping and cheer.
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Wheeling officials to host charity breakfast to help local familiesNov 19, 2025 1:22 pm - Wheeling trustees will host a charity pancake breakfast Saturday, benefiting families that have lost federal food assistance benefits.