West Lake Forest Train Station (Corner of 43 and Everett Road)

It’s that time of year again—the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club’s Free Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10k Fun Run/Walk!
It is FREE, FUN, stroller/dog friendly—and open to ANYONE who wants to come out 8am Thanksgiving Day! 
LFLB Running Club has hosted this free event as a way to support our greater community of runners/walkers and as a voluntary fundraiser for the Northern IL Food Bank. Over 500 usually attend. A great way to start out your Thanksgiving celebrations.Please consider contributing to the Northern Illinois Food Bank through this event's fundraising campaign. (Last year we set a record donation of $21,456!) <a href="https://support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/7665505" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/7665505</a>
Visit lflb.org to find out more about this event and our regular Saturday morning run as well!

Local Event: Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club’s Free Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10k Fun Run/Walk

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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

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Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club’s Free...

It’s that time of year again—the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club’s Free Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10k Fun Run/Walk!
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Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club’s Free Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10k Fun Run/Walk

Kimberly Loughlin

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

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Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

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Central Street

Please join Central Street Evanston on November 14, 2026 for the annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centralstreetevanston.com/holiday-stroll-tree-lightng" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">holiday stroll and tree lighting</a>. Kick off the holiday season early with a memorable day&nbsp;of shopping and dining, special entertainment, surprises, and holiday&nbsp;cheer. Enjoy shopping and dining promotions all day long, with an afternoon of festivities including a&nbsp;visit from Santa, strolling alphorns, free trolley rides,&nbsp;holiday festivities, caroling, elves, music and more. 5 PM tree lighting ceremony in Independence Park.&nbsp;Come celebrate peace, love &amp; light on Central Street. <a href="https://maps.northwestern.edu/txt/facility/275" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Free Parking</a> at the Ryan Field West Parking Lot at Ashland Avenue &amp; Central Street. <a href="https://www.centralstreetevanston.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit the Central Street website</a> for more information.

Local Event: Central Street Evanston Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting

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Central Street Evanston Annual Holiday Stroll...

Please join Central Street Evanston on November 14, 2026 for the annual holiday stroll and tree lighting. Kick off the holiday...

Central Street Evanston Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting

The <a href="https://swedishgleeclub.org/yule/dinner" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">online reservation link</a>&nbsp;for the Swedish Glee Club’s Julmiddag (Christmas dinner) Concert is open now through midnight, Wednesday, December 02. 2026. Celebrate the Christmas season like a Swede at&nbsp;Chevy Chase Country Club’s Grand Ballroom.&nbsp;Enjoy the sound of the multi-generational Swedish Glee Club singing contemporary and traditional Swedish and English songs. Enjoy a delicious, authentic Swedish Christmas buffet dinner (julmiddag). Cash bar. Purchase braided Swedish cardamom loaves, plates of Swedish cookies, and handmade ornaments and crafts. Buy tickets to win one of our Swedish-themed raffle baskets. Not Swedish? You can be Swedish at the Julmiddag! Don’t delay - last year’s event sold out! &nbsp;(*A limited number of concert-only tickets will be available November 22 through December 5th.)&nbsp;

Local Event: Swedish Glee Club’s Julmiddag Concert

Swedish Glee Club’s Julmiddag Concert

The online reservation link for the Swedish Glee Club’s Julmiddag (Christmas dinner) Concert is open now through midnight,...

<a href="https://jillegan.bhhschicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Egan</a>, Managing Broker of <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</a> North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the Libertyville office will once again seek donations to provide Lake County residents in need with complete Thanksgiving dinners. This year, the office hopes to donate 150 dinners to residents. 
Agents and staff will meet at Woodman&rsquo;s in Lakemoor on November 24th to assemble the Thanksgiving meals including turkey, potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie. A note from the company wishing each recipient a wonderful holiday will be added before the boxes are sealed and delivered to the Libertyville, Avon, Grant, Warren and Fremont Township offices for distribution.
Egan said, &ldquo;Our Libertyville agents and staff enjoy this special Thanksgiving tradition and it&rsquo;s truly heartwarming to know we&rsquo;re making a difference. Agents reach out to family, friends and clients to request the donations that make this event possible. I&rsquo;d like to thank everyone for their generous donations. I&rsquo;d like to thank <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/bio/thereseschaefer" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Therese Schaefer</a> and <a href="https://kathrynfreese.bhhschicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kathy Freese</a> and our Libertyville team for their&nbsp;coordination of this special event.&rdquo;
For those wishing to participate, donations are gratefully accepted. Simply scan the QR code, click <a href="https://libertyville.bhhschicago.com/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Drive" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or drop off checks at the office at 150 E. Cook Avenue, Suite 100 through November 24th. For more information, please call the office at 847-362-6200. To reach Therese Schaefer, please call 847-878-0963 or email her at <a href="mailto:tschaefer@bhhschicago.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">tschaefer@bhhschicago.com</a>.
ABOUT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO
The Libertyville office is located at 150 E. Cook Avenue, Suite 100 and can be reached by calling 847-362-6200. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is a full-service real estate firm with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices serving customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, the North Shore, West and Southwest communities, Southern Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Harbor Country, Michigan. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Chicago, their local roots are complemented by the extensive global reach of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the nation&rsquo;s leading real estate brands. BHHS Chicago offers OnePoint, a connected, people-driven approach to real estate that supports agents and guides consumers through every step of the homeownership journey by delivering brokerage, Prosperity Home Mortgage, Fort Dearborn Title, and HomeServices Insurance services under one name. This provides clients with an agent coordinated team of experts who deliver confidence and clarity&mdash;a single source for the complete real estate experience. One of the world&rsquo;s most admired and fastest growing companies, BHHS is backed by the legendary business powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway. Visit BHHSChicago.com.

BHHS Chicago Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving...

Jill Egan, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the Libertyville office...

BHHS Chicago Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Dinner Drive for Lake County Residents in Need

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