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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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Lombard’s Yorktown Center offers Santa visits, pet photos and moreNov 24, 2025 1:27 pm - Yorktown Center in Lombard offers a variety of holiday events and activities, including photos with Santa and pet photos with Santa.
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Naperville man fatally shot in Arlington Heights remembered as generous, entrepreneurialNov 24, 2025 1:21 pm - A funeral will be held Tuesday for a Naperville man who was fatally shot late last week at the Arlington Heights condominium complex where he worked.
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Geneva preschool donates 300 pounds of food to Northern Illinois Food BankNov 24, 2025 11:41 am - Geneva preschoolers recently collected hundreds of pounds of food to donate to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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City: Police department not associated with union fundraiserNov 24, 2025 10:53 am - The Wheaton Police Department is not associated with fundraising activities for the Metropolitan Alliance of Police union, the city said in a notice Monday.
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Northwest suburbs a go-to destination for holiday shoppingNov 24, 2025 10:36 am - Looking to purchase the best gifts for the holiday season? The Northwest suburbs offer a plethora of retail options making it a popular destination for holiday shoppers.
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‘We had to take a bold step’: Elk Grove Village provides $27 million loan to ice rink developerNov 24, 2025 10:34 am - Elk Grove Village will provide a $27 million zero-interest loan to developer Nick Papanicholas Jr. to help fund the construction of an indoor ice rink on the west side of town.
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Bartlett businesses to host Cocoa Crawl with souvenir mug giveaway Dec. 13Nov 24, 2025 10:30 am - In the spirit of the holiday season, a number of Bartlett businesses will host a fun Cocoa Crawl from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Unique and creative gifts for the whole family at the Holiday Craft Fair in NorthbrookNov 24, 2025 10:18 am - The Northbrook Park District’s Holiday Craft Fair welcomes all creative people to sell their new and homemade items, so shoppers can find unique gifts just before the busy shopping season.
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Hoffman Estates will collect holiday lights for recyclingNov 24, 2025 9:52 am - The village of Hoffman Estates wants to help residents keep holiday lights out of landfills by recycling them for free this season.