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Santa Claus starts the route with Norridge Village President Dan Tannhauser at the Santa Send Off on Dec. 21, 2024 in Norridge. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Santa given community farewell in Norridge as he prepared for Christmas Eve ride

December 30, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

Santa Claus was given a jolly sendoff parade in Norridge Saturday, days before he would prepare to set out on his reindeer-draw sleigh to deliver goodies to boys and girls...

Jacob Moskovits, 8, a third-grader from Buffalo Grove participates in a musical challenge in front of an audience with the assistance of The Spoon Man variety entertainer Jim Cruise of Jenison, Michigan using spoons and vocals at the Chabad Jewish Center of Vernon Hills Community Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Vernon Hills. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills Chanukah Celebration draws full house; ‘We are proud of who we are’

December 30, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

The Vernon Hills family celebration included crafts, a toy raffle, donuts, latkes, chocolate coins and snacks, professional entertainment by The Spoon Man, and variety entertainer Jim Cruise of Jenison, Michigan.

The bonfires on a 28 degree evening warm the performers of the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance at the ninth annual Winter Solstice Trail of Lights event and parade, which took place on Dec. 20, 2024 in Glencoe at Shelton Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Winter solstice greeted with lights, bonfires in Glencoe

December 25, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

There was shallow snow on the ground from a snowfall during the week for the ninth annual Winter Solstice Trail of Lights event and parade on Dec. 20 in Glencoe...

In front, carrying a star is Maxine Lariosa, 4, of Round Lake at the start of Mass at Simbáng Gabi 2024 on Dec. 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Crowd packs Lake County Simbang Gabi Mass; ‘Diversity in worship reflects the beauty and unity of our shared faith’

December 23, 2024 at 7:53 a.m.

Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena to Mary, the Blessed Mother, celebrated by Masses typically at dawn by Filipino Catholics globally.

Right, Rev. Anthony Castello offers communion for Simbang Gabi 2024 on Dec. 16, 2024 at Saints Peter and Lambert Parish (St. Peter Chapel) in Skokie. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Filipino Catholics celebrate with Simbang Gabi leading up to Christmas

December 17, 2024 at 11:36 a.m.

Simbáng Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition, is being celebrated in the Catholic community through Monday, Dec. 23 with each day having a lesson and theme. In Skokie, daily masses are...

Gifts and other items are being loaded in patron vehicles by volunteers at Barrington Giving Day’s Winter Event on Dec. 14, 2024 at Station Middle School (215 Eastern Ave.) in Barrington. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

2024 Barrington Giving Day Winter Event serves a record breaking number of families

December 16, 2024 at 2:41 p.m.

The 2024 Barrington Giving Day Winter Event on Dec. 14 at Station Middle School in Barrington broke a record by serving 467 registered families.

The laser light show at the Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Zion Park District Leisure Center in Zion on Dec. 13, 2024. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion community gathers for tree-lighting; ‘I always call it the Hallmark town’

December 16, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.

The evening also offered the opportunity to cap the experience for motorists who could drive through the lighted trail near the leisure center.

Pointing at Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the next in line to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and Olive the real reindeer is Ainsley Ruth almost 2, of Round Lake Beach with her mother Robin Ruth at the Village of Round Lake Beach‘s Supper with Santa and Craft Fair on Dec. 5, 2024 in Round Lake Beach. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Round Lake Beach’s Supper with Santa and Craft Fair draws hundreds; ‘It’s a fun time to bond’

December 11, 2024 at 10:21 a.m.

Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott R. Nickles and son Nathan, 11, were among the participants at the fifth-annual event posing for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Olive, a...

The Rotary Santa Run has just begun at the start line Campbell Street on Dec. 7, 2024 in downtown Arlington Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

2024 Rotary Santa Run in Arlington Heights is a record breaker with 2,012 participants

December 9, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

The 2024 Rotary of Arlington Heights Santa Run in its 17th year broke a record with 2,012 registrants bringing holiday cheer and Santa Claus flair to downtown Arlington Heights on...

Santa and Mrs. Claus are returning to the fire engine after arriving to help flip the lights on the village tree at Miracle on Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich on Dec. 7, 2024. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Miracle on Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich brings community together to celebrate

December 9, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

More than 3,000 people attended the Miracle on Main Street event in downtown Lake Zurich on Dec. 7 as a Saturday Lake County memory maker for many.

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