Rabbi Sholom Ber Raices, left, light candles on a menorah with Rabbi Yochanan Posner at Krier Plaza in Skokie during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023.

Rabbi Sholom Ber Raices, left, light candles on a menorah with Rabbi Yochanan Posner at Krier Plaza in Skokie during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicagoland celebrates Hanukkah

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As the last day of Hanukkah approaches, Chicagoland has been celebrating the holiday through public gatherings around menorah lighting. Leading up to the holiday, Rabbi Mendy Weg connected with Northwestern University students as he delivered dreidels and chocolate gelt coins to students in his “HannuKart”.

Rabbi Sholom Ber Raices, left, light candles on a menorah with Rabbi Yochanan Posner at Krier Plaza in Skokie during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023.

Rabbi Sholom Ber Raices, left, light candles on a menorah with Rabbi Yochanan Posner at Krier Plaza in Skokie during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

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People gather for a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in downtown Evanston.

People gather for a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in downtown Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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People dance at Krier Plaza in Skokie to celebrate Hanukkah on Dec. 12, 2023.

People dance at Krier Plaza in Skokie to celebrate Hanukkah on Dec. 12, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Mendy Weg hugs freshman Adi Rosenstock after giving him Hanukkah gifts on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023.

Rabbi Mendy Weg hugs freshman Adi Rosenstock after giving him Hanukkah gifts on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Fire dancer Ethan Canastra performs at Krier Plaza during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023.

Fire dancer Ethan Canastra performs at Krier Plaza during a Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 12, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

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Children sit on the ground while listening to speakers at a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in downtown Evanston.

Children sit on the ground while listening to speakers at a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in downtown Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Mendy Weg drives around the Northwestern University campus in his "Hannukart" passing out dreidels and chocolate gelt on Dec. 5, 2023.

Rabbi Mendy Weg drives around the Northwestern University campus in his "Hannukart" passing out dreidels and chocolate gelt on Dec. 5, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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The Shamash candle is placed back in the center after the first night candle is lit on a menorah during a Hanukkah ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston.

The Shamash candle is placed back in the center after the first night candle is lit on a menorah during a Hanukkah ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Mendy Weg hands out dreidels and chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023.

Rabbi Mendy Weg hands out dreidels and chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Mendy Weg refills his bucket with more chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern campus on Dec. 5, 2023.

Rabbi Mendy Weg refills his bucket with more chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern campus on Dec. 5, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss attends a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss attends a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Mendy Weg high-fives freshman Yehuda Zilberstein after giving him some chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023.

Rabbi Mendy Weg high-fives freshman Yehuda Zilberstein after giving him some chocolate gelt for Hanukkah on the Northwestern University campus on Dec. 5, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein, second from right, dances with attendees of a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston.

Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein, second from right, dances with attendees of a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Judy Kotzin waves an Israeli flag while attending a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston.

Judy Kotzin waves an Israeli flag while attending a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony at Fountain Square on Dec. 7, 2023, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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A menorah is lit at Krier Plaza in Skokie to celebrate Hanukah on Dec. 12, 2023.

A menorah is lit at Krier Plaza in Skokie to celebrate Hanukah on Dec. 12, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

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