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Gary politicians hosts annual Spirit of Christmas gift giveaway
6+ min ago (655+ words) For about 10 years, Kim Britton has volunteered to give away Christmas gifts, and she has no plans to stop soon. "I really love the cause," the Crown Point resident said. "I really love to serve God's people, so I'll take…...
One person dead, three injured in Crown Point wreck
10+ min ago (266+ words) One person died and three people were injured after a multi-vehicle wreck late Tuesday afternoon in Crown Point, police said. Information on the identity of the person who died is pending notification of family by the Lake County Coroner's Office,…...
4 women charged after retail theft in Villa Park, Illinois, high-speed chase
19+ min ago (297+ words) December 24, 2025 / 10:32 AM CST / CBS Chicago Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park. Deondra McReynolds, 23, of Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood, was ordered…...
Last minute holiday shopping at The New Lincoln Antique Mall
26+ min ago (25+ words) Go inside The New Lincoln Antique Mall with Jackie Kostek for some last-minute shopping. Last minute holiday shopping at The New Lincoln Antique Mall...
Konecny has goal and assist to lead Flyers past Blackhawks 3-1, handing Chicago 6th straight loss
35+ min ago (352+ words) December 24, 2025 / 10:17 AM CST / AP Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 on Tuesday night and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss. Noah Cates had a power-play goal, Carl Grundstrom added an…...
Naperville Police Arrests for Dec. 16-19
47+ min ago (310+ words) Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department. The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 20-year-old man from Oswego was arrested on charges…...
Flossmoor foundation funds last wishes for hospice patients, boost for nursing students
48+ min ago (658+ words) A foundation that was created to help hospice patients and their loved ones handle medical costs is also providing comfort when families need it most. Often, that comes in the form of resources to make the most of their remaining…...
Holiday tunes from rock band "The Generations"
50+ min ago (31+ words) The Generations are holding a benefit concert next month. But first, they have some holiday music, including Chuck Berry's classic "Run, Rudolph, Run." Holiday tunes from rock band "The Generations"...
Colin Fleming: Linus Van Pelt’s contemplative approach to Christmas
51+ min ago (611+ words) For many years, I've been what I call a Linus Man. Linus, of course, refers to Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown's best pal in Charles M. Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip." Linus was my guy from the start. I realized that he…...
Kerry Lester Kasper: The Walnut Room is giving moms what they want this holiday
51+ min ago (415+ words) I have a movie for us to watch tonight," my husband remarked the other day. It's about a mom, who gets fed up with Christmas, and she leaves her family to become a nun." Sold!" I replied enthusiastically. (Spoiler alert:…...