Santa and Mrs. Claus brought holiday magic to Lincolnwood Saturday, hosting a crowd of families for breakfast at the Lincolnwood Community Center. The center buzzed with festive energy as over 50 attendees of the “Breakfast with Santa” event listened to Christmas tunes, participated in a variety of activities and, of course had morning fare. Families gathered for arts and crafts, shared hearty breakfast treats, and eagerly awaited their chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. “We love the holidays around here. It’s really about bringing our community together — talking with neighbors, meeting new people, taking pictures with […]
Day: December 10, 2024
One for the Books: As the weather gets frostier, nothing better than a good soup — or soup cookbook — to warm you up
As the temperatures drop and you start craving a hearty bowl of soup, Naperville Public Library has plenty of cookbooks available with creative and filling options.
Shield your car from rain and sun with these carports
A carport offers great flexibility in terms of both positions and use and is very affordable. Here are some of the best.
Frankfort Christkindl promises a weekend filled with free holiday activities
Christkindl will include Frankfort Girl Scouts singing carols, real reindeer, trackless train rides and the lantern parade.
Stay warm, look cool with the best men’s snow pants
We rounded up the best men’s snow pants so you can stay warm this winter. Check out the top picks!
Wheeling man killed in Mundelein shooting
The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. The person or people who brought the victim to the hospital had left by the time police came.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week
Waubonsie Valley maintains top spot, while Plano and Yorkville Christian enter the rankings.
North Side businesses vandalized with ‘Kill your CEO’ graffiti
Three North Side businesses were vandalized with the phrase “Kill your CEO” over the weekend, Chicago police said. The same three words were spray-painted in white onto the exteriors of “random” businesses in the 5000 block of N. Clark Street in Andersonville, the 4500 block of N. Broadway in Uptown and the 5200 block of N. Sheridan Road in Edgewater, Chicago police said. The graffiti seems to reference the recent murder of Brian Thompson, chief executive officer of medical insurance company UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot in broad daylight on a Manhattan sidewalk on December 4. Suspect in the killing […]
NYU recruit Sofia Corral finds college, but sees unfinished business at Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Our last ride.’
Sofia Corral and Aurora Central Catholic are off to a great start this season with an 8-1 record. The lone loss came in OT.
Elgin News Digest: Dundee florist holding ‘Merry Swiftmas’ birthday celebration; ESO presenting holiday concerts this weekend at Hemmens
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.