Illinois downstate plan to carve Chicago into 51st state
Downstate Illinois lawmakers Bill Mitchell and Adam Brown proposed making the Chicago area the 51st state to end the political and cultural rift. They argue removing Chicago Cook County could shift Illinois toward a Indiana-like model, amid tax hikes and liberal policies. Pundits view the stunt as a campaign ploy with little chance of passage without broad political backing.
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Real vs artificial Christmas trees debate in family tale
The piece portrays a Warrenville family weighing real trees versus artificial ones. Robert Isom favors the reusable artificial tree for convenience, while Cecilia Johnson and Bradham family members note mess and storage concerns with real trees and the authentic holiday feel they bring. Dwight Bradham faces deployment to Afghanistan in March, adding family significance to the tree gathering.
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Hopelands hosts nightly family crafts at Rye Patch
Children’s crafts are free nightly at Rye Patch with adult supervision. Local artisans sell jewelry, ornaments, scarves, hats, and soaps. Warfield calls it a great community event for families and friends during the holidays. Shuttle service runs 6 to 9 p.m. from South Park Shopping Center to the gardens. handicap parking exists at Hopelands on Dupree Place, no general parking at Hopelands or Rye Patch.
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Christmas in Hopelands performances calendar distant yet familiar
Christmas in Hopelands offers 7 p.m. shows December 10 to December 21 featuring In Your Dreams Chorus CSRA New Horizons Band Aiken Singers Suzuki Strings Brass Menagerie and Millbrook Baptist Church. The event is free with donations welcomed. volunteers are needed to greet visitors or hand out cookies and cocoa. Call City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism at 642-7631 to help.
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