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Poinsettias prefer perfect conditionsDec 11, 2024 1:33 am - The number of people who tend to indoor plants ... and trees ... significantly increases this time of year. How can you keep your poinsettias perfectly crimson and your live holiday trees looking alive for the whole season?
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Wreaths Across America ceremonies set for Dec. 14 in HampshireDec 11, 2024 12:53 am - Volunteers help to remember, honor, teach about the Hampshire community’s heroes during the Wreaths Across America ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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St. Sophia Philoptochos raises $35,000 for hurricane reliefDec 10, 2024 11:44 pm - Elgin church group raises $35,000 at food fest to donate to hurricane relief efforts through Orthodox Christian Charities.
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Wheaton church offers a ‘Longest Night’ service Dec. 21Dec 10, 2024 11:17 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton provides a “Longest Night” service on Dec. 21 for people struggling during the holidays.
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‘So much to be done’: Arlington Heights pastor, 90, reflects on decades of fighting for civil rightsDec 10, 2024 6:44 pm - The Rev. Clyde Brooks sees society sliding backwards on racial equality, but at age 90 and after more than 60 years of activism inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., the Arlington Heights pastor persists in carrying forward King's legacy.
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DuPage County OKs using part of fairgrounds for new transportation facilityDec 10, 2024 6:37 pm - DuPage County Board members have authorized the use of a part of the county fairgrounds in Wheaton for a new transportation facility, though the decision was not unanimous.
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Historic Cook home tour continues 50-plus year tradition in LibertyvilleDec 10, 2024 6:08 pm - The Libertyville Historical Society welcomes visitors to experience a Victorian Christmas at the Ansel B. Cook home, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville. Chri...
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Village board to consider $38 million CarMax proposal for Antioch Corporate CenterDec 10, 2024 6:06 pm - Antioch village officials Wednesday will consider a plan to locate a CarMax inventory center with parking for thousands of vehicles in a business park off Route 173 east of Route 45.
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Elgin stabbing victim had sought protection from estranged husbandDec 10, 2024 4:30 pm - An Elgin woman who was stabbed to death Saturday had sought an order of protection against the estranged husband accused of killing her.
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Gun in slipper leads to gun charge for man accused of stealing catalytic convertersDec 10, 2024 4:30 pm - A man charged with stealing catalytic converters is also facing a gun charge after police found a loaded Glock 43 in one of his slippers.