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‘Light up Wheaton’ holiday decorating contest returnsNov 21, 2025 4:34 pm - Residents, businesses, houses of worship and community organizations are all invited to participate in “Light Up Wheaton,” a holiday decorating contest hosted by the city and the park district.
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Operation North Pole returns to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Dec. 20Nov 21, 2025 4:26 pm - The village of Rosemont welcomes the return of Operation North Pole to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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GLMV Chamber, Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County collaborate to strengthen local businessNov 21, 2025 4:14 pm - Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County to connect businesses with workforce resources, training and support.
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New boutique hotel could be coming to downtown ElginNov 21, 2025 4:11 pm - A new boutique hotel could soon be checking in to downtown Elgin. The Elgin City Council agreed Wednesday to assist developers by providing $1.2 million in TIF funding for the project.
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Richardson Christmas Tree Farm opens Nov. 28Nov 21, 2025 4:04 pm - The Richardson Christmas Tree Farm at 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Divine ‘Sister Act’ sets the rafters ringing at Drury LaneNov 21, 2025 3:52 pm - Get thee to a nunnery: “Sister Act” is a joyful holiday romp that digs into faith, romance and the power of soul.
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Lawmakers collect toys for Mano a ManoNov 21, 2025 3:36 pm - Two state lawmakers are organizing a toy drive to benefit the Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that provides resources for immigrant families in Lake County.
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Round Lake Beach man, 56, identified as victim in fatal Elgin train crashNov 21, 2025 2:46 pm - Martin Martinez Jimenez, 56, was killed when the truck he was driving was hit by a Union Pacific locomotive in Elgin on Oct. 23. A recent NTSB report said he had little warning of the train before the collision.
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Police seek more potential victims of man accused of taking upskirt videoNov 21, 2025 2:41 pm - Geneva police are asking women to tell them if they may have interacted with a man accused of taking upskirt videos in several suburbs, over the last eight years.
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Palatine man facing drug and firearm chargesNov 21, 2025 2:13 pm - A Palatine man was charged with firearm and drug offenses Thursday after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance.