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Not enough toys for Christmas? Salvation Army ‘very afraid’ over donation shortfallDec 12, 2024 9:27 am - With the days until Christmas dwindling, the Salvation Army Elgin Corps is well behind pace in collecting enough toys for more than 1,700 needy kids for the holidays. And their situation is not unique.
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Daily Herald opinion: A dangerous patchwork: State legislation may be a start toward regulating hemp, but federal solution ultimately is requiredDec 12, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Unregulated hemp products are raising alarms, but federal inaction leaves states to fend for themselves. Illinois legislation may help, but a national strategy is ultimately needed.
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Barrington real estate team collects over 600 lbs. of donations for Palatine Food PantryDec 11, 2024 11:10 pm - Local real estate group partners with high school hockey team and Barrington business to collect donations for holiday food drive.
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Rarely formed panel to determine Elk Grove trustee candidate’s eligibilityDec 11, 2024 9:07 pm - At least five signatures is all that’s keeping prospective Elk Grove Village trustee candidate Jacob Glimco from appearing on the spring election ballot.
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Thousands brave freezing cold to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2024 7:32 pm - Pilgrims from near and far gathered on a chilly evening to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and seek her blessings Wednesday during the annual feast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
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Carol Stream unveils new village tree at Holiday ExtravaganzaDec 11, 2024 6:11 pm - Carol Stream kicks off holiday season with magical tree lighting event featuring choir performances, cookies, pony rides, petting zoo, and Santa visits.
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District 128 superintendent search turns a cornerDec 11, 2024 5:57 pm - A leadership profile is complete and the search for a new superintendent in Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 is heading into the interview phase.
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Fox Lake juvenile arrested in connection with armed robberyDec 11, 2024 5:40 pm - The Fox Lake Police Department arrested a juvenile male Monday in connection with an armed robbery last week.
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Deerfield couple celebrates 55 years of marriage and 31 years of hosting blood drivesDec 11, 2024 4:37 pm - A Deerfield husband and wife team, Gil and Linda Antokal, are celebrating 55 years of marriage, along with 31 years of hosting blood drives in their community. Over the years, they have organized 125 blood drives, collecting approximately 5,000 units of blood and helping nearly 15,000 people in need.
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Des Plaines police identify stabbing victim, have person of interestDec 11, 2024 3:16 pm - Des Plaines police on Wednesday identified city resident Roberta S. Langan as the person stabbed to death last week in her apartment building.