Cook County
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Thirteen Chicago-area nonprofits get a lifeline thanks to $312,500 in mental health grants from Megan Butz Legacy of HopeApr 27, 2026 2:35 pm - From school hallways in Chicago to counseling rooms in Lake and Cook County, 13 organizations are expanding their life-saving mental health work this year, funded by a volunteer-run foundation that has become one of the region’s most important forces in youth suicide prevention.
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Repairs completed to broken gas pipe near Schaumburg businessesApr 27, 2026 2:12 pm - Nicor was continuing to restore services to affected businesses Monday afternoon after the repair of a gas pipe broken during construction in a parking lot on National Parkway in Schaumburg in the late morning.
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Harper College Police Department to host ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ event to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisApr 27, 2026 2:07 pm - The Harper College Police Department will participate in the Dunkin’ “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 15.
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Ride your bike or take a hike: St. Charles offers 20+ miles of scenic trailsApr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The St. Charles area offers more than 20 miles of scenic trails, inviting residents and visitors to explore everything from quiet neighborhood loops to expansive regional routes.
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Maryville Academy to benefit from Schaumburg Boomers June 20 gameApr 27, 2026 1:21 pm - Maryville supporters and baseball fans are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun as the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Windy City ThunderBolts on Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Wintrust Field.
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Maine Township residents overwhelmingly approve new food pantry at annual town meetingApr 27, 2026 1:14 pm - The Maine Township Board of Trustees held its 2026 Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at Township Hall in front of over 100 residents in attendance.
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Families invited to fancy tea party with princess guest in NorthbrookApr 27, 2026 12:52 pm - Parents and children can spend special time together at the Northbrook Park District’s Spring Tea on Saturday, May 2.
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Mother’s Day with birds of preyApr 27, 2026 12:19 pm - Try something different this Mother’s Day: see the birds of prey at Stillman Nature Center.
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Palatine village open house set for May 4Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Palatine is hosting its second Open House Information Session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 4, at village hall, immediately before the scheduled village vouncil meeting that begins at 7 p.m.
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Arlington Heights holding community blood drive May 6Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Arlington Heights, in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.