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Surfshark B.V. (Surfshark ®)

Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, Surfshark offers a comprehensive suite of products including: • Surfshark VPN – encrypt your internet connection and bypass geo-restrictions • Surfshark Antivirus – protect your devices from viruses, malware, and online threats in real time • Surfshark CleanWeb – an advanced ad blocker that shields you from trackers, malware, and phishing attempts • Surfshark Alert – a data breach monitoring tool that notifies you if your personal information is compromised • Surfshark Alternative ID – generate a fully functioning email address and online identity to protect your real personal data • Surfshark Alternative Number – use a second phone number to keep your real one private when signing up for services or communicating online Surfshark's mission is to make digital security accessible to everyone. With a strict no-logs policy, advanced encryption, and user-friendly apps, we help people reclaim their digital freedom across all devices. Whether you're working remotely, shopping online, or simply browsing, Surfshark ensures your personal data stays safe from prying eyes. Join the movement for a safer internet today.

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Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted...

Experience the magic of The Christmas Inn at Hubbard Inn

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Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday, and much more. Check the link below for specific dates and times to plan your perfect holiday experience with us.

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IL Patch Team

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Illinois

Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday,...

Custom Home Care - Personalized care that feels like family

Custom Home Care

Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse Tamara Jackson, the company has been helping seniors across the greater Chicagoland area live safely and independently at home for more than 30 years. Guided by a nurse-managed approach, Custom Home Care carefully matches dependable, qualified caregivers with each client to deliver compassionate, professional support. Today, the family-owned agency is recognized as one of Chicago’s most trusted providers of senior care, employing more than 300 care professionals and serving over 10,000 clients since its founding.

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Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse...

Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold Coast. Conducted by Jonathan Miller, the choir rehearses and performs at the beautiful, historic Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, 126 E. Chestnut Ave. Three sessions a year are offered -- two 15-week sessions in the fall and spring, and one 8-week session in the summer). All sessions include: a weekly 90-minute rehearsal with an additional (optional) online Friday rehearsal; guidance and instruction by professional conductors and accompanists; licensed sheet music; accessible rehearsal and performance venues; and free, public performances by each choir. Registered singers are also free to rehearse and perform with as many of the nine choirs as they wish for just one registration fee per session. Scholarships are readily available -- call the Sounds Good office at 630.395.9542 to apply. Sounds Good Choir also offers the only choir in Illinois for adults with early-stage dementia and their care partners. The Good Memories program is specifically designed to provide a safe, welcoming community in which to sing, socialize, and have fun. For more information about either program, to register for a choir, or to learn about upcoming concerts, please visit soundsgoodchoir.org.

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold...

CHICAGO — A seven-vehicle crash on the Kennedy Expressway left one person dead Sunday night, state police said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes at around 11:17 p.m. near Nagle Avenue. Lanes in both direction were closed for nearly seven hours while officials investigated and cleared the area. The Kennedy Expressway was completely reopened as of 6:45 a.m.

CHICAGO — A seven-vehicle crash on the Kennedy Expressway left one person dead Sunday night, state police said.

The crash occurred in the westbound lanes at around 11:17 p.m. near Nagle Avenue. Lanes in both direction were closed for nearly seven hours while officials investigated and cleared the area. The Kennedy Expressway was completely reopened as of 6:45 a.m.

1 Dead In 7 Vehicle Crash On Kennedy Expressway...

1 person is dead after a 7 vehicle crash on the expressway Sunday night, state police said. 

1 Dead In 7 Vehicle Crash On Kennedy Expressway: ISP

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<a href="https://dianeglass.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diane Glass</a>, CEO of Chicago real estate brokerage <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</a>, is pleased to share that the company collected close to 1,000 toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation this year thanks to generous donations from agents, their clients and members of our communities. Toys For Tots accepts new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children throughout Chicago and its suburbs. 
Glass said, &ldquo;We want to thank everyone who donated toys during this year&rsquo;s Toys For Tots drive. It is inspiring to see the outpouring of donations from our communities. What a wonderful example of how each person&rsquo;s contributions can combine with others to meet a larger goal &ndash; making children&rsquo;s holidays brighter. We&rsquo;ve been working with Toys For Tots for decades and I can&rsquo;t think of a better activity to make children feel special and loved. Happy Holidays.&rdquo;
ABOUT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is a full-service real estate firm with more than 1,000 real estate professionals and staff in 21 offices serving customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, the North Shore, West and Southwest communities, Southern Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Harbor Country, Michigan. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Chicago, their local roots are complemented by the extensive global reach of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the nation&rsquo;s leading real estate brands. Clients can experience all-inclusive homeownership services from their affiliated companies: Prosperity Home Mortgage, Fort Dearborn Title, and HomeServices Insurance. Visit BHHSChicago.com.

BHHS Chicago Collects Close to 1,000 During...

Diane Glass, CEO of Chicago real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is pleased to share that the company collected close to...

BHHS Chicago Collects Close to 1,000 During 2025 Toys For Toys Drive

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Tragedy Prompts Business Change | Beloved Fest...

New business rules pass after tragic accident, and the final call for this 20-year-old fest: Illinois Business News this week.

Tragedy Prompts Business Change | Beloved Fest Canceled For Good | New Life For Shuttered Eatery: IL Biz News

Business

IL Mom Of 4 Wins $200,000 On Scratch-Off, Will...

The woman played her favorite Illinois Lottery scratch-off game, and couldn't believe she'd hit the grand prize. 

IL Mom Of 4 Wins $200,000 On Scratch-Off, Will Treat Husband To Dinner

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Man Who Set CTA Rider On Fire Also Involved In...

The 50-year-old Chicago man was indicted by a federal jury on terrorism and arson charges stemming from the incidents last month. 

Man Who Set CTA Rider On Fire Also Involved In Chicago City Hall Arson: Prosecutors

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21 Toys That Could Land Your Child In The ER...

If Santa Claus plans to leave these toys under the Christmas tree, he should check for warnings about choking and other hazards first.

21 Toys That Could Land Your Child In The ER This Christmas

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Mayor Johnson's Budget Team Criticizes Rivals'...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget team spent the afternoon presenting and criticizing the alternative budget crafted by the mayor's opponents.

Mayor Johnson's Budget Team Criticizes Rivals' Budget, Claims It Would Leave $163 Million Shortfall

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Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World...

The pizzeria serves a "thick-crust pie that represents the pinnacle of Chicago's most iconic dish," Time Out said.

Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World By Time Out

Restaurants & Bars

Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired...

Jake Mazanke and 18 buddies arrived in Atlanta dressed like former Bears coach Mike Ditka, but never expected the reception they received. 

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1 Dead In 7 Vehicle Crash On Kennedy Expressway: ISP

1 person is dead after a 7 vehicle crash on the expressway Sunday night, state police said.

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1 Dead In 7 Vehicle Crash On Kennedy Expressway: ISP

1 person is dead after a 7 vehicle crash on the expressway Sunday night, state police said.

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