Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Whether for religious reasons or because of work, not everyone is celebrating the holiday today.
For those who don't celebrate Christmas today (or any day) Dec. 25 can still be a nice day. Almost everyone has the day off, so maybe you take advantage of that to spend the day with family and friends. Downtowns, parks and streets are usually empty, so perhaps you hit a favorite ethnic restaurant that's open or go for a quiet run or long walk. For those working, the day often means visits from family bearing the gift of a home-cooked meal and the promise of a Christmas celebration on another day. What's your non-Christmas Christmas Day tradition?
Monday, December 24, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
More than 100 people were arrested in a complex retail theft scheme that involved operations in various counties and neighboring states, the Cook County State's Attorney announced today. Malls in Skokie, Niles and Schaumburg were among the few targeted.
A holiday sting operation led to the arrest of more than a 100 "grinches" following a month-long undercover investigation, the Cook County State's Attorney announced today. According to authorities, thieves were targeting stores at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, among others, and stealing mass amounts of designer clothing only to be sold at a reduced cost on the black market. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Whoville," involved a series of separate covert undercover sting operations at six Chicago-area malls that included North Riverside, Orland Square, Woodfield, Gurnee Mills, Aurora Outlet Malls and Old Orchard, authorities said. Arrests were also made at stores on Michigan Avenue and State Street in …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Lydia Gabriel recorded a CD of traditional Christmas songs. All proceeds will go toward Sandy Hook School.
A Barrington High School student is going above and beyond to help the community of Newtown, Conn. heal from the tragic school shooting that happened last week. Lydia Gabriel, a freshman at BHS just knew she wanted to do something to help when she heard about the 27 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14. “I always loved elementary school and when I heard about the people in Connecticut, I was just so upset and heartbroken,” she said. Gabriel, a member of the Barrington High School choir, was singing Christmas songs when something clicked. “I said, maybe I could make a CD of traditional Christmas songs and give a CD to them, and donate money I raise to Connecticut,” she said. Gabriel recorded the tracks at a …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than …
Monday, December 17, 2012
You voted and this house was the top local vote-getter in our Deck the House contest.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Who has the best “decked” house in Barrington? According to users who voted in our annual Deck the House contest, this home in South Barrington with a lights display set to music has the best holiday lights in the Barrington area. We had tons of national entries in this year’s Deck the House contest and in our quest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in the country, we’ve seen everything from a life-size Santa to holiday lights so bright they could blind the neighbors. We loved showcasing everyone’s holiday spirit, but Deck the House isn’t over yet. We’re still looking for the one home so spectacularly decorated that it could be the national grand prize winner of our contest. We will choose 24 finalists from all our …
Bring a little Christmas cheer to those young and old who will be spending this holiday in the hospital by donating an ornament to HOPE Ornaments.
Living with a high blood pressure disease that has caused blackouts and seizures, Lyzzi Elliott, 28, of Grayslake, has spent several holidays in a place no one wants to be—a hospital. She's made it her mission to bring Christmas cheer to others in the same situation, by collecting holiday ornaments to donate to hospitals throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Elliott said she was inspired to establish HOPE Ornaments seven years ago after bringing an ornament to her friend's daughter, who was hospitalized with leukemia. "The moment she saw the ornament she smiled, and it changed everything," said Elliott, who understands what it's like to be stuck in a hospital bed for the holidays instead of celebrating at home with family and friends. Elliott…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Patch editors from across Chicagoland share some of their favorite Christmas recipes.
Patch.com editors from across the Chicago area dug into their cookbooks and came back with some of their favorite holiday recipes to share with readers. We hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays! Share your favorite holiday recipes with Patch! Send your recipe as well as any photos to Editor Amie Schaenzer at amie.schaenzer@patch.com and we will include your recipe in this article.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
2012 Christmas and New Year's Eve events planned around town.
Holiday Bedtime Stories Dec. 4 and 5, 5:30-6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Barrington Park District Fitness & RecCenter Barrington Room B. Put on your jammies and bring your favorite stuff animal and enjoy a magical evening of Christmas songs and stories with Mrs. Claus. Milk and cookies will be served Pre-reigstration is required Fee $10 in district $12 out of district.Contact: Jodi Krause 847-304-5291. Visit Santa at the Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee Street Dec. 8 and 9: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 15- Dec. 23: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet the Grinch! Dec. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. Pinstripes, the Arboretum of South Barrington Enjoy this meet and Greet and photo opportunity with The Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Rachel and Richard Honquest lit the village Christmas tree this year.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the annual Barrington Christmas tree lighting event that took place Saturday, Dec. 1 The higher than average temperatures brought a large crowd to the Park Avenue tree lighting celebration. Just before 5 p.m. carolers serenaded community members in front of McGonigal's Pub. At 5, the tree was lit, and visits with Santa began. Enjoy our photo gallery of the event and feel free to upload your own images to the gallery as well.
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8:25 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
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