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Illinois continues to see COVID-19 cases increase

— October 14, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – As statewide COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continue to increase, officials on Wednesday, Oct. 14 warned Illinoisans to take precautions ahead of upcoming…

Naper Settlement’s new Yuletide Festival spreads holiday cheer
— December 19, 2019

Yuletide Festival, new this year to Naper Settlement, launched in December as a holiday season option for making merry. Yuletide Festival, “is the place to be to celebrate the holidays,”…
Different generations bring distinctive gifts to holiday traditions
— December 4, 2019

Heading over the river and through the woods for a home cooked holiday meal might be the plan for some this year while others may pick up their holiday dinner from a local grocery store…
Christmas comes to Wrigleyville
— November 24, 2019

The first ever Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket keepsake mug has launched and it’s a boot, to boot. “We’re excited about the boot coming back,” said Beth Cheverud of Chicago,…
Jingle Bell Run at Soldier Field rings in the Christmas season
— December 15, 2017

With light snow and temperatures hovering at 29 degrees, approximately 900 people took part in the annual Jingle Bell Run in Chicago at Soldier Field Dec. 9. “The Jingle…

’Salvation Army’s annual fundraising event brings a familiar ring to the season
— December 15, 2019

Handbells 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…
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ event celebrates holidays in Lake Bluff
— December 1, 2019

The 125-year-old Village of Lake Bluff is known for keeping traditions and an old-time atmosphere, from its perch on an outcrop overlooking Lake Michigan to its open-space Village Green….
Expanded holiday parade, new vendors, will highlight Rockford’s Stroll on State
— November 9, 2019

Rockford’s seventh annual Stroll on State will feature an extended holiday parade, refreshed attractions and more live entertainment later this month. The Rockford Area Convention…