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Dickens of a Holiday brings festive cheer back to downtown LibertyvilleNov 17, 2025 2:31 pm - Step back in time and experience the charm of the season at Dickens of a Holiday, celebrating 35 festive years in downtown Libertyville.This beloved MainStreet Libertyville tradition returns on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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‘Where sustainability takes root’: Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerismNov 17, 2025 2:07 pm - The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said what began in the 1970s as a grassroots campaign to combat deforestation has fueled global movements. Her market is born of this ethos to seize the reins of produce sustainability and environmental protection.
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Waukegan Park District hosting 15th annual Food for Paws Holiday Pet Food DriveNov 17, 2025 1:54 pm - As the holiday season begins, lending a helping hand will benefit the animals in shelters or households that can’t afford food for their pets.
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Old-time radio takes the stage with ‘Miracle on 34th Street’Nov 17, 2025 1:35 pm - In a collaboration between the Kirk Players and the Mundelein Arts Commission, the radio play “Miracle on 34th Street” will take to the boards to offer warm holiday cheer.
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Naperville house fire caused by ‘improper disposal’ of coalsNov 17, 2025 1:10 pm - An overnight fire has displaced two adults and two children from their Naperville home, authorities said Monday.
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Lombard offers tourism grantsNov 17, 2025 1:09 pm - Lombard is offering grants to organizers of special events and other programs that support local tourism and lead to hotel stays in the Lilac Village. Applications for th...
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Houses proposed on part of historic Red Gate Farm near St. CharlesNov 17, 2025 1:00 pm - A developer has proposed building single-family houses on half of the historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles.
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Carpentersville police officer facing DUI charge after crashNov 17, 2025 12:59 pm - A Carpentersville police officer has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Work by Cherokee Nation artist on display at MCCNov 17, 2025 12:15 pm - McHenry County College will display “Resilient Joy” by artist Hattie Lee Mendoza, a member of the Cherokee Nation, through Dec. 19.
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Republican congressional candidate confronts Democratic rival with prison-themed gift bag at eventNov 17, 2025 12:10 pm - A Republican congressional candidate called a Democratic rival “possessed” and tried to give her a bottle of what she said was holy water during a campaign event.