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Volo Museum debuts National Lampoon Christmas exhibit
Nov 26, 2021 7:16 PM - Bluto Blutarsky, meet Clark Griswold: The Volo Museum is tipping its Santa hat to a trio of National Lampoon's film faves this holiday season, and you're invited to the festive fun. -
Support AID's 60 years of service to the community on Giving Tuesday Nov. 30
Nov 26, 2021 12:43 PM - Help celebrate 60 years of the Association of Individual Development's community services by helping to raise $60,000 on Giving Tuesday Nov. 30. -
Suburban lawmaker says there's a 'war on police.' Will his proposals help?
Nov 26, 2021 5:30 AM - The number of assaults against poice officers grew substantially last year, according to FBI data. To state Rep. Marty Moylan, it shows there's a "war on police officers" happening, and it's leading not only to more attacks on cops but also to more crime in the suburbs.
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Hoffman Estates extends outdoor dining through another winter
Nov 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Hoffman Estates' relaxed regulations that have allowed restaurants to host outdoor dining during the pandemic without the usual restrictions will continue through at least May 31 instead of expiring on Dec. 31, as had been originally planned. -
Kane County Board may yet forego any tax increases in final 2022 budgetNov 24, 2021 4:36 PM - With support for a gas tax increase wavering, a new plan to balance Kane County's 2022 budget emerged Wednesday that uses $16.1 million in COVID relief funds as the primary crutch to address the projected deficit. That's likely more than several members of the county board will want to use, setting up votes on as many as seven potential last-minute amendments on the budget next week. Those amendments will test everything from the gas tax increase, to a property tax increase and even reducing health insurance benefits for county board members.
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First Division Museum hosts two virtual programs in early December
Nov 24, 2021 12:05 PM - The First Division Museum in Wheaton will host two online programs: Date With History's "Brothers in Valor" on Dec. 2, and "A Day That Will Live in Infamy: The Attack on Pearl Harbor" on Dec. 9. -
A call to mobilize support for life-giving donations during Faith and Hope Month
Nov 24, 2021 11:17 AM - As the need for life-giving transplants continues during the pandemic, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network in Itasca calls on religious communities in the area to encourage organ, eye and tissue donation during Faith and Hope Month this November. -
Check out the holiday craft shows around the Fox Valley
Nov 28, 2021 10:32 AM - Find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday and support local crafters and artisans at craft shows around the Fox Valley. -
Winners named for 2021 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
Nov 26, 2021 8:17 PM - The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented Illinoisans the Governor's Volunteer Service Award during an in-person live event on Nov. 10 in Springfield. -
New survey from Marcus Theatres names most anticipated holiday movies and gift-giving trendsNov 26, 2021 8:11 PM - With the holidays quickly approaching, Marcus Theatres surveyed nearly 2,400 of its Magical Movie Rewards loyalty members in 17 states to hear more about movies they are most excited to see this holiday season, gift-giving plans and more.
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