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Holiday magic: Schaumburg's Orchestras and Choirs unite for a festive celebration Dec. 21Dec 17, 2024 10:31 pm - Annual "Presto!" holiday concert will feature 150 musicians and singers from Schaumburg youth symphony and choral groups performing a varied lineup of classical, pop and carols.
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Bring living color indoors this winterDec 17, 2024 10:06 pm - For a color show this winter, try potting up an amaryllis bulb or cyclamen plant. If you’re nervous about keeping them alive, a Chicago Botanic Garden expert explains a few steps to growing these beauties.
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Wheeling's Chabad to light up Town Center with community Hanukkah celebrationDec 17, 2024 10:04 pm - Wheeling's Chabad is lighting a public menorah and hosting an event to spread light and Jewish pride, joining Chabad's global campaign commemorating 50 years of public menorahs.
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New father Tauchman ready to spread veteran wisdom on South SideDec 17, 2024 6:57 pm - Former Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman spoke to reporters Tuesday about his move to the South Side, where he’s ready to pass along veteran wisdom for the White Sox.
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Wheaton City Council approves 2025 budgetDec 17, 2024 6:03 pm - Wheaton City Council members have adopted a 2025 budget that calls for millions in infrastructure projects and no increase in the total property tax levy for the sixth year in a row.
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Cardinal Cupich to celebrate traditional Simbang Gabi mass at St. Paul in GurneeDec 17, 2024 5:29 pm - Anticipation for the traditional Filipino mass at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee is high as Cardinal Blase J. Cupich is scheduled to preside Sunday.
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With new deal, Barrington moves a step closer to building Route 14 underpassDec 17, 2024 5:08 pm - Barrington village board members this week took another step toward making a Route 14 underpass a reality.
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Here’s what’s changing for Elgin residents when the new garbage contract starts Jan. 2Dec 17, 2024 4:45 pm - Elgin residents will have a new waste and recycling hauler starting Jan. 2. Most services will stay the same and single family and townhouse residents will pay a flat rate.
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Dining out: Winter pop-up bar, where to dine with Santa or the GrinchDec 17, 2024 4:42 pm - A warm but wintery pop-up bar has returned to the Broken Oar in Port Barrington, while on Sunday you can lunch with Santa or the Grinch, depending on your mood.
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Holiday tuner alternatives: Music Theater Works’ ‘Legally Blonde’ and BET’s ‘Hitt Records’Dec 17, 2024 4:41 pm - If you’ve had enough of holiday tuners, check out Music Theater Works’ “Legally Blonde” revival or Black Ensemble Theater’s new jukebox musical “Hitt Records.”