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DECEMBER

We’re looking ahead to holiday parades and visits with Santa — here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood

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Hang it on your fridge so you can experience all that December has to offer! Please check online ahead of time for public health guidelines.

Compiled by Hannah Hoffmeister

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The Promenade Bolingbrook hosts its annual holiday market. You can expect vendors, a tree lighting and more.

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Hanukkah ends this evening. Happy Festival of Lights to all who celebrate!

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Have you seen “Cinderella” at the Paramount Theatre yet? It’s showing through Jan. 9, 2022.

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Kick off December by attending the Oswego Christmas Walk for a parade, Santa visits and more. Also catch Seasonal Sights & Sounds in downtown Sterling on this day.

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Take a trolley around Starved Rock Country with Starved Rock Lodge’s Christmas Trolley Tour of Lights. Don’t forget to bring a blanket.

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“A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Pantomime” debuts at Raue Center for the Arts. Additional shows are scheduled for Dec. 5, 11 and 12.

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Edith Farnsworth House in Plano offers house tours on weekends through Dec. 19. A midcentury holiday scene awaits you!

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs its “Holiday Spectacular” show at 3 p.m. at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

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Christmas is 10 days away! Time to finish your holiday shopping and make some cookies.

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“Elf: The Musical” debuts on this day at the Egyptian Theatre. Read more about the production on P. 44.

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It’s national maple syrup day — celebrate accordingly with pancakes or a maple-inspired dessert.

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Ottawa’s Chris Kringle Market goes from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; don’t miss this shopping extravaganza.

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Happy Kwanzaa to everyone who celebrates!

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The winter solstice, or the shortest day and longest night of the year, falls on this day. It officially marks the beginning of winter.

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If you celebrate, we wish you a very merry Christmas!

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Only a few more days to see “Illumination: Tree Lights” at the Morton Arboretum — the display runs through Jan. 2.

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It’s New Year’s Eve! How are you planning to ring in 2022?