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Neighbors helping neighbors: Des Plaines area volunteers cook, deliver 700 Thanksgiving dinnersDec 03, 2025 12:00 pm - The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners. As a result, more than 700 recipients, including homebound seniors and people with disabilities, had a very happy Thanksgiving.
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38th annual Dickens in Dundee ushers in holiday festivitiesDec 03, 2025 11:08 am - The annual Dickens in Dundee festival kicks off the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, living windows, visits with Santa, and entertainment in both East and West Dundee.
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From sweets to eats, Libertyville businesses recognized for excellenceDec 03, 2025 10:21 am - Eleven Libertyville businesses in six categories recently were recognized and honored for excellence.
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Axiom Brass brings holiday cheer to Chamber Music on the FoxDec 03, 2025 10:16 am - Axiom Brass, a renowned Chicago-based brass ensemble, is set to bring holiday cheer with their festive concerts in Woodstock, Aurora and Elgin.
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Best Bets: ‘Nutcracker’ ballets, ‘Home for the Holidays’ and Winter WonderFestDec 03, 2025 9:44 am - The Joffrey and Salt Creek ballet companies remount “The Nutcracker,” Winter WonderFest returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier, and Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton headline the “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Genesee Theatre.
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Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove set restrictions for e-bikes and e-scootersDec 03, 2025 9:31 am - Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove officials have finalized rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Dining out: New spicy sub at Jersey Mike’s, themed dinners, shiitake mushroom tacos and moreDec 03, 2025 6:34 am - Jersey Mike’s Subs has deemed Chicago as a test market for the new “Mike’s Hot Italian.” Plus, there’s a wine dinner at Mockingbird in East Dundee, a 1960s-dinner-party-themed gathering at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights and more.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to present ‘Lessons & Carols’ on Dec. 14Dec 03, 2025 12:41 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a special "Lessons & Carols" service on Dec. 14, featuring music, Scripture readings, and reflections on the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Shepherd of the Prairie hosts Blue Christmas serviceDec 03, 2025 12:15 am - A Blue Christmas service in remembrance of loved ones who have died will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.