If it isn't already a family tradition, this may be the year to begin cutting down your own Christmas tree at an Illinois farm. Getting back to simple things, like a family day out of doors, is a good way to begin the holiday. "It makes everybody slow down," said Linda Haas, landscape designer at Spring Bluff Nursery in Sugar Grove. Many farms offer hot drinks, petting zoos, gift shops, and Santa visits.
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Ali Heller, a junior at Deerfield High School, is quick to make
an impression on her teammates and coaches at the Eclipse Select Soccer
Club.
"She's a character for sure, just a great kid to be around," said Mike Nesci, the director of the girls club program and one of Heller's coaches.
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Greeley's editorial advice to "go west, young man, and grow up with
your country" Case left his home in Oswego, N.Y. en route for the
frontier country of the Wisconsin Territory.
Season brings holiday events to North Shore
Ho, ho, ho. The holiday season is climbing down your chimney again with a big sack-ful of entertainment ideas to put you in the spirit. The following list is a small selection of possible things to do, but be sure to check the Holiday listings in our calendar for more events and activities.
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