Christmas

3 drop-off centers will be offered in Joliet for string lights until Jan. 31

More than 250 million people worldwide celebrated Christmas on Jan. 7 and not just people in the Ukraine. My family is among those who recently celebrated Christmas on Jan. 7, although we have a blur of reasons for doing do.

Pining for a way to get rid of your Christmas tree?LRS Waste Management Services has announced a schedule of dates for special collection in DeKalb set for the first two weeks in January.

Take a stroll down memory lane of Christmases past in downtown DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa courtesy of the Joiner History Room archives at the DeKalb County History Center.

Enjoy a gallery of 23 photos of Joliet’s Christmas past.

Whether by electric or gas, heating utility bills this winter carry a budget trend that’s flummoxed Americans throughout the year, as inflation has squeezed wallets at the gas station, grocery store and at home.

Tuesday through Friday temperatures will rise slowly from the 20s to lower 50s across the northern half of Illinois.

Alla Lavrinenko fled Ukraine in April to stay with childhood friend who now lives in Plainfield. But through ESL classes at the Joliet Public Library, Lavrinenko also connected with an orphan from Ukraine who is staying with a Shorewood family on a two-year visa.

The DeKalb and Sycamore charity aims to serve more than 1,000 children this holiday season.

Operation Santa is in full swing Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Donations from the community allowed the Rock Falls Police Department to supply gifts, food and household items to local families in the spirit of the season.

Cold weather doesn't deter holidayl event

For the first time, the On-Broadway Dancers will light up the stage in Coal City at the AMAZE Light Festival in Tinley Park for the Amaze Stage Show.

Enjoy a glimpse of Joliet during the holidays during years past.

A Christmas party to benefit Wish Upon a Rescue and Trinity Services, Inc will be held 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at ROXY Lockport, 1017 S State St Lockport. Features include live music by The BackBeat, cash bar, snacks and friendly ugly sweater competition. Admission is $10.

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend in Grundy County? Check out our weekly roundup for December 22-25.