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Get into the spirit of the season at Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape, Light Up the Park in Rosemont, Morton Arboretums Illumination, and at one of the many tree lightings, festivals and seasonal productions happening throughout the area.

After city management came to her defense Monday following a vote of no confidence by members of the police union, Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley released a statement of her own Tuesday.

The oddly named pickleball, a mashup of tennis, badminton and pingpong, has been surging in popularity in the suburbs among all age groups.

Members of the union representing 150 sworn Elgin police officers completed a formal "vote of no confidence" in Chief Ana Lalley last week, saying her command strategy has created an unsafe work environment. But city management says they still support the chief and her staff.

"Lilies of the Field" Clothes Closet, featuring new and gently used clothing free of charge to patrons, is now open at Church of the Cross (Presbyterian U.S.A.) in Hoffman Estates.

For 38 years, Janet Smith-Peterson has maintained a commitment to promoting Native American arts and jewelry through her business, The Sundance Gallery.

Resolve to spend local this holiday season! Take the stress out of holiday shopping and make your community strong, too. Buying from a locally owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and packaging.

Synergy Dance Academy invites you to their special fifth anniversary production of "The Nutcracker," presented by M3 Dance, on Dec. 3-4 at the Hemmens in Elgin.

Veterans Day events across the suburbs Friday paid tribute to those whove served and fought for the nation.

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