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Consumers nationwide are more likely to pick up a real Christmas tree this year. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
Consumers nationwide are more likely to pick up a real Christmas tree this year. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
The First Bank of Manhattan is once again sponsoring its Angel Tree program for local Manhattan families.
Yorkville police said the suspect made purchases at several area businesses using the victim’s credit card.
While receiving the COVID-19 vaccine won't be mandatory, Oak Park health officials say it's a critical tool for ending the pandemic.
The upcoming budget will include a three percent property tax increase.
Select an elf from the police department's Christmas tree, buy the items on the wish list and help make a family's holidays bright.
Santa and his helpers will share stories, songs and holiday antics this Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
Looking for a tasty way to help your school district raise funds? If you answered "yes," then you're in luck.
A Cook County deputy's K9 is being hailed a hero after locating a Woodridge man with special needs who strayed from his home.
The gifts will ultimately go to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry for distribution the week before Christmas.
"Be wary of accepting any surprise gift or package which you neither expected nor personally ordered," Yorkville police warned.
The cases reported Monday range in ages from less than 20 into their 70s.
From now until Dec. 13, you can “Elf” a family member, friends or neighbors by sending them a special holiday box.
Next year's budget, which totals $118.1 million, will contain no property tax levy increase.
"Let’s come together in this time of need and spread joy throughout our communities," village officials said.
The Oak Park Police Department has released its calls for service from Dec. 4 through Dec. 7.
The final collection of bagged yard waste and bundled brush will end, for the season, the week of Dec. 14, 2020.
Do you like to cut a rug and show off your fancy footwork? If you said "yes," Palatine Park District's dancing event is just for you.
Get far away from the city lights in Manhattan and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.
