6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (451+ words) It was feeling a lot like the yuletide season in Park Ridge recently as a couple dozen senior citizens gathered for a "Christmas in July" event at the Centennial Activity Center " with donated gifts piled high. Christmas in July, held…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (626+ words) Elgin Fire Department collected more than 2,140 clothing items for adults in need during its 10th annual winter outerwear drive for the Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center. The drive was held during the 2024 holiday season. Due to a surplus of children's coats…...