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THE SPIRIT OF GIVING ON DISPLAY THIS CHRISTMAS AT THE COOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
The holiday season is a special time of year. Regardless of which holiday people celebrate in December, billions of people across the globe embrace chances to be a little more festive and spend additional time with family and friends over the final month of the year. Submitted photo.
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$1.7 BILLION POWERBALL JACKPOT UP FOR GRABS IN CHRISTMAS EVE DRAWING
The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an incredible $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing, offering a potentially life-changing prize just in time for Christmas Eve. If won, this jackpot would become the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, making this holiday season even more exciting for Powerball players across Illinois.
While no one matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing, Illinois players are celebrating some big wins. One lucky winner in Deerfield, Illinois, scored $1 million by matching five white ball numbers. The winning ticket was purchased at the Mobile gas station located at 650
Waukegan Rd. Additionally, another Illinois player won $100,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball and opting for the Power Play® feature. Seven other Illinois players each won $50,000 by matching four numbers and the Powerball.
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Forest Preserve program lineup features new Trail Club, bird and bee programs Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Jan. 5. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.
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Forest Preserve Trail Club – January at Whalon Lake: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Whalon Lake, Naperville. Join the Forest Preserve District for Trail Club, a winter walking series that promotes fitness and community. January walks follow the 1.6-mile loop at Whalon Lake, with participants meeting at the Lakeside Shelter. Trail Club runs January through March, meeting at different preserves each month.
January walks After January walks at Whalon Lake, February sessions move to 1.5-mile hikes at Lake Chaminwood Preserve on Thursdays, followed by 2.2-mile Saturday walks at Lake Renwick Preserve in March. Attend at least three walks this season to earn a Trail Club sticker. All ages; free. Forest Preserve Nature Play Day After Hours – Ducks in a Row: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Preschoolers and caregivers will quack into an evening of duckthemed fun with stories, games,
crafts and a duck hunt indoors and outdoors.
Participants will also get a sneak peek at the Federal Duck Stamp Art Display at the Forest Preserve District of Will County nature center. Ages 3–5 with a registered adult; free. Register by Sunday, Jan. 4. Forest Preserve Meet a Beekeeper: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 10, Plum Creek Nature Center. Learn about the art and science of beekeeping during this informal discussion with a local beekeeper Dade Bradley. Ask questions, troubleshoot challenges or simply learn more about
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Forest Preserve Backyard Winter Birds: 8:30-10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook. Discover which birds stay, arrive or
migrate through Will County during winter and how to attract them to your yard. The program includes a short, guided hike and indoor bird viewing with a warm drink. Ages 10 or older; free. Register by Saturday, Jan. 10.
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