Every year, Michael Murphy’s neighbors ask what he plans to do differently to his holiday lights extravaganza. “I have to get as creative as I can and keep it somehow fresh,” the Palatine resident said. As a new feature this year, he installed a collection box where people can donate nonperishable food items for the local pantry. All the effort earned Murphy the grand prize in this year’s Daily Herald holiday lights contest.
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