Cook County
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Chamber Music on the Fox hosts ‘Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine’Feb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Chamber Music on the Fox series presents "Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine," featuring romantic favorites from composers like Robert and Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart.
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Buffalo Grove Park District conducting resident surveyFeb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Buffalo Grove Park District has launched a community survey to hear from residents about their experiences, perceptions, and priorities of parks, programs, and facilities.
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Short Story Theatre presents six true stories March 12Feb 18, 2026 1:00 pm - Short Story Theatre will present an evening of six warm, wise and wonderful true stories about myriad topics, including starting a mahjong business, befriending your doctor, sewing a perfect seam, car woes and a grudge from childhood.
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Vineyard Church offers free fun and games at Friend-FestFeb 18, 2026 12:47 pm - Friend-Fest 2026 is a free community event hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on March 7, offering fun activities, games, and food for kids through fifth grade. The event provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with carnival-like games and a "Calm Room" for quieter activities
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American Wind Band takes you on a journey with ‘Music Across the Globe’Feb 18, 2026 12:03 pm - On Feb. 22, the American Wind Band presents a free concert titled "Music Across the Globe" at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring music from various countries like Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, and Korea.
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DuPage County Historical Museum has a full exhibit & event schedule planned for 2026Feb 18, 2026 11:16 am - The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton has planned several new events for 2026, including Trivia Night: Americana, Sacred Spaces Bus Tour, Preview Brunch for Route 66, and Night at the Museum.
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GreenMan Theatre’s murder mystery dinner puts a new spin on ‘Pride & Prejudice’Feb 18, 2026 10:54 am - Pride & Prejudice & Murder" is a murder mystery dinner theater production by GreenMan Theatre, with performances on select dates in February and March. The play is a comedic twist on Jane Austen's novel, where Mr. Darcy is suspected of being murdered, and the Bennet sisters must solve the mystery.
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Barrington plan commission rejects condominium proposal citing density concernsFeb 18, 2026 10:51 am - A proposal to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building in a neighborhood near the Foundry of Barrington suffered a key setback this week.
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District 301 school board approves new superintendentFeb 18, 2026 10:38 am - The Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education has approved the appointment of Amy MacCrindle as the district’s next superintendent.
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Larkin’s Dance Academy to present ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’Feb 18, 2026 10:24 am - Larkin High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy’s Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”