Cook County
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lombard Historical SocietyFeb 06, 2026 7:11 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Lombard Historical Society will present “Celebrating the Lunar New Year” with Yvonne Wolf. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.
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Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest celebrates grand opening with ‘Pooches & Smooches’ event Feb. 14Feb 06, 2026 4:58 pm - Lake Zurich native Karen McGovern opened Woofie's of Barrington-Northwest. The grand opening will be a “Pooches & Smooches” pet event on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove.
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Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programmingFeb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
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Pop up bird walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a winter bird walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve, 24830 N. St. Marys Road, Mettawa.
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Corvette stolen in Des Plaines; thief eludes policeFeb 06, 2026 4:18 pm - A Chevrolet Corvette was stolen early Thursday off the 1300 block of Shagbark Drive in Des Plaines.
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Hoffman Estates mayor to provide annual update on village Feb. 19 at Now ArenaFeb 06, 2026 2:47 pm - Hoffman Estates residents are invited to join the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its annual Mayor’s Update Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Now Arena.
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Ascension Illinois opens free pharmacies in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove VillageFeb 06, 2026 2:44 pm - A new partnership will provide access to free medications for low-income, uninsured people at Ascension Illinois’ three hospital campuses in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village and Chicago.
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DuPage group to build altars, hold vigil Saturday for those killed by immigration enforcement officersFeb 06, 2026 2:32 pm - The Casa DuPage Workers Center, together with community members, will honor three people killed by federal immigration officers by constructing Day of the Dead altars Saturday in Wheaton.
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Puppy Paws & Storytime Day at Hawthorn mall features adoptions and pet expert Steve DaleFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - Nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will lead a fun dog-safety presentation as part of Puppy Paws & Storytime Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the upper level of Hawthorn mall next to Macy’s, Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
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Roselle garden club offers scholarship for nature-related studiesFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to a qualifying Roselle resident.