Cook County
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Music on Maple to offer ‘Bach+ Beethoven Experience’ Aug. 23Aug 13, 2024 2:59 pm - The Lombard Historical Society will present “Bach + Beethoven in Concert” as part of the “Music on Maple” concert series on Friday, Aug. 23. This is a free outdoor concert.
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Volunteers make 136-year-old Schaumburg schoolhouse a little red all over againAug 13, 2024 2:38 pm - The 136-year-old red schoolhouse that’s the face of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg will be living up to its traditional description after volunteers provided a fresh coat of paint.
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Roselle Lions join in Green Roselle event Sept. 7Aug 13, 2024 2:02 pm - The Roselle Lions Club will once again take part in the Green Roselle Community Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 7. Start collecting your used eyeglasses, hearing aids, home ink cartridges, cellphones, keys, pop top tabs, and used sneakers to be recycled.
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Learn ‘What Makes Elgin Township Tick’ at Aug. 17 community eventAug 13, 2024 1:36 pm - Elgin Township hosts a free community event on Saturday, Aug. 17, showcasing over 30 organizations, how they can assist residents, what volunteer opportunities exist to help the organizations, and social service and driver job opportunities.
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Johnson Fitness & Wellness celebrates National Wellness Month with free Aug. 14-15 pop-up workouts lead by celebrity trainer Gideon AkandeAug 13, 2024 1:18 pm - Nationwide fitness equipment retailer Johnson Fitness & Wellness is celebrating National Wellness Month with a two-day pop-up event, featuring free Bodyweight Sprint 8® and Total Body Fitness classes led by local celebrity trainer and Chicago native, Gideon Akande.
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Wife of GOP congressional candidate helped by white supremacists during mayoral campaignAug 13, 2024 12:43 pm - The wife of a Republican congressional candidate seeking to represent a large swath of the Northwest suburbs accepted help from white supremacists when she ran for mayor last year.
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Need the lawn mowed today? New app can helpAug 13, 2024 11:17 am - GreenPal, the “Uber for lawn care,” has revolutionized lawn maintenance for over a million homeowners in 48 states, including Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
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Dining out: Get a taste from ‘The Bear’ at The Graceful OrdinaryAug 13, 2024 11:13 am - Fans of FX’s “The Bear” can head to St. Charles to get a taste from a chef featured on the show, while we have some news that could help you look on the bright side during your next layover at O’Hare.
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Palatine Farmers’ Market to feature Brotherhood of HarmonyAug 13, 2024 10:39 am - Continuing the tradition of featuring local musicians to entertain market customers, the Palatine Sister Cities Association is pleased to welcome back the Brotherhood of Harmony to the Palatine Summer Farmers Market at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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Northbrook Park District receives budget award for 25th consecutive yearAug 13, 2024 9:16 am - The Northbrook Park District has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 25th consecutive year.