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Aurora’s Wesley UMC kicks off sandwich drive for community fridgesDec 17, 2025 10:17 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora kicked off a sandwich-making drive for Aurora's community fridges on Dec. 14. The community fridges, located at three locations in Aurora, are open 24/7 to provide food for anyone in need.
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Ready for a fresh start? 2025 has taken a toll on managersDec 17, 2025 8:24 am - When comparing notes with others in management positions, I find they share similar feelings about the toll 2025 has taken. The combination of political, economic, technological, and competitive challenges has led to an increased workload and complex decisions.
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Final step in Lake Michigan water project near Buffalo Grove underwayDec 17, 2025 8:15 am - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has approved the changeover to Lake Michigan water for the Pekara, Inverrary and Horatio Gardens neighborhoods near Buffalo Grove.
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Holiday concert spreads cheer at Marklund Hyde CenterDec 17, 2025 12:16 am - Fifth-graders from Western Avenue School performed a holiday concert at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, caroling for the residents and staff.
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Three Aurora churches to partner in Steeple Walk to benefit food pantryDec 16, 2025 11:37 pm - Three Aurora churches - Wesley United Methodist, Our Savior Lutheran, and New England Congregational - will host their first Steeple Walk on Dec. 21.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts family Christmas Eve serviceDec 16, 2025 9:42 pm - People of all ages will participate in sharing the story of the birth of Jesus at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve family service at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main S...
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Huntley’s Shepherd of the Prairie hosts Christmas cantataDec 16, 2025 9:02 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is hosting a "Sing to the Child a Christmas" cantata on Dec. 21, featuring combined choirs from Immanuel Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Prairie.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran Church hosts candlelight services and Pop-Up PageantDec 16, 2025 8:37 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett is hosting three candlelight Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24: two contemporary family services at noon and 3 p.m., and a traditional service at 9 p.m.
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Itasca man charged with murder in Harvard death investigationDec 16, 2025 8:27 pm - An Itasca man has been charged with murder in relation to an ongoing death investigation in an unincorporated area near Harvard.
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Family tradition continues at revamped Island Lake grocery storeDec 16, 2025 8:13 pm - The revamped and updated version of Island Lake's only grocery is readying for an encore.