(Addison Independent, Dec. 4) Tri-Town YMCA’s annual Christmas tree sale is behind Dairy Queen at Main and Maple streets, Lombard. It’s open Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until the trees are gone.

(Elmhurst Independent, Dec. 4) Despite the temps, a warm spirit of giving was in the air at the 42nd annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. (Clark Maxwell photo)

(Scoop Today, Dec. 3) The River Ridge AFS/International Club hosted 13 exchange students from 12 countries. They were treated to a potluck and several field trips. (RRCUSD Facebook photo)

(Evansville Examiner Dec. 4) Evansville fifth graders recently spent time at The Kelly House playing BINGO, decorating windows and sidewalks, enjoying treats and more. (ECSD Facebook photo)

The Monroe Theatre Guild will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” with “Voices of the Season.” Remaining performances are Dec. 12-14. Tickets can be purchased at monroetheatre.com.

Oct. 23 Evansville Examiner – Evansville Fall Fest and the Monster Mash Market were set up on Oct. 18. Available were shopping and a Makers Market with over 50 vendors, food, tote bag, music, bingo card, carriage rides, wine stops, and music. (Evansville Area Chamber...

Oct. 23 Journal – Harlem High School’s Student Council held a two-day “Pumpkin Time Travel” pumpkin decorating event after school recently. Students were invited to work in teams to make the decorating even more fun. (Harlem School District photo)

Oct. 23 Villa Park Review – The Villa Park Fire Department held its annual open house Oct. 11, at Fire Station 81, 1440 S. Ardmore Ave. Jeremy Craft, 4, of Villa Park uses a fire hose with assistance from Firefighter/Paramedic Skyler Everson. (Chris Fox photo)

Oct. 23 Gazette – High school art students traveled to Stockton High School to take part in a raku firing Oct. 17. Pieces are fired in a special kiln, placed into reduction buckets, set on fire, and then smothered with a lid to create stunning metallic effects. (Pearl...

Oct. 23 Lombardian – Glenbard East improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division with a 21-14 victory over Glenbard South in Lombard on Oct. 17. (Chris Fox photo)