EPA sees spike in food waste during holidays
— December 16, 2019For many, the holiday season is a time filled with lavish decorations, gifts and food — a lot of food. While these things are what make the holidays so special, it can be easy to…
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Hanukkah menorah added to Capitol rotunda’s holiday display
— December 15, 2019SPRINGFIELD — A Hanukkah menorah was added to the holiday display in the Statehouse rotunda Friday, Dec. 13, joining a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice…
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Historical Society brings Frosty’s magic to museum
— December 13, 2019Dave Harms and Lynne Eltrevoog, historical society and Golden Glow of Christmas Past members from Marengo, have compiled another must-see display of all things Frosty — from slippers…
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Going Green — beyond the cash kind — for the holidays
— December 11, 2019In Jim Carrey’s iconic rendition of the Grinch in the 2000 movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, he laments about Christmas gifts exchanged between Whoville residents that he…
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From nativity to satanic sculpture, holiday symbols in Capitol offer many views
— December 6, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Seasonal decorations are filling the Illinois Capitol rotunda — a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign surround the ever-present…
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’Salvation Army’s annual fundraising event brings a familiar ring to the season
— December 15, 2019Handbells ring, are you listening? What are the names of those neighbors you see ringing bells next to Salvation Army red kettles at a store entrance near you? “This is a very important…
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Make and give beeswax candles
— December 13, 2019DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN Rolling sheets of beeswax into beautiful candles is a safe and easy way to make unique, attractive and appreciated holiday gifts with your children….
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Where to get a fresh cut Christmas tree in the suburbs
— December 9, 2019If you and your family are looking for that fresh, real Christmas tree this year, here is our guide to the tree farms in the collar counties. Make an outing of it and make it a family…
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