Cook County
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Food pantry donations sought at Shenanigans on the Green fest in Hoffman EstatesAug 05, 2025 2:52 pm - A food drive to support the Hanover Township Food Pantry will take center stage during the Shenanigans on the Green festival at Hoffman Estates’ Hideaway Brew Garden Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Jim Slusher to speak on ‘News Media, Truth and Trust’ at Gail Borden LibraryAug 05, 2025 12:53 pm - Jim Slusher, the Daily Herald’s managing editor for opinion, will present “News Media, Truth and Trust” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Hoffman Estates hosts recycling event Aug. 23Aug 05, 2025 12:27 pm - Hoffman Estates is teaming with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for its free annual recycling drop-off and document destruction event on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Local beekeeper holding presentation Wednesday at Bartlett libraryAug 05, 2025 10:34 am - Bartlett Public Library is hosting local beekeeper Konni Vukelic for an interactive presentation on bees at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Spotlight: Hershey Felder channels Russian composer in ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’Aug 05, 2025 10:13 am - Pianist/actor Hershey Felder returns to Writers Theatre to perform his latest composer bio-tuner “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” while Oil Lamp Theater salutes the late great Stephen Sondheim with the jukebox revue “Side by Side by Sondheim.”
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Wheeling dissolves health board, senior citizens groupAug 05, 2025 9:55 am - Wheeling’s health board and a senior citizens commission were dissolved by the village board Monday.
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Buffalo Grove draws high marks in resident surveyAug 05, 2025 9:45 am - Buffalo Grove residents are increasingly satisfied with their village government and economic outlook, according to results from a comprehensive community survey conducted earlier this year.
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Hanover Township senior art show runs through Aug. 28Aug 05, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township older adults will display works of art at the township’s 19th annual art show, “HT Creates,” which opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 28.
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Arlington Heights trustee launches bid for state Senate seatAug 04, 2025 7:02 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee and Shelter, Inc. CEO Carina Santa Maria is running for the state Senate seat held by Mark Walker, who isn’t seeking reelection next year.
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Lake County forest preserve to sell land for Fort Sheridan National Cemetery expansionAug 04, 2025 7:00 pm - Three pending moves by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will allow for the expansion of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, create a new preserve in far northeastern Lake County and enlarge another near Round Lake.