Cook County
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Opening doors: Deaf ASL instructor brings immersive learning experiences to HarperApr 30, 2025 2:27 pm - From helping to create Ecuador’s first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, Harper College ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar works hard to make sure all voices are heard.
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Elgin church to host 50th annual Strawberry FestivalApr 30, 2025 1:23 pm - The theme of the day is everything strawberry at the 50th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.
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DuPage launches new automated tornado siren system for faster, more reliable alertsApr 30, 2025 12:37 pm - DU-COMM upgrades to automatic siren network with direct National Weather Service alerts to enhance response time during tornadoes.
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Elgin Symphony to honor U-46’s Jaimie Abney-Giraldo with Educator of the Year AwardApr 30, 2025 12:27 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will award U-46 Fine Arts Coordinator Jaimie Abney-Giraldo, an experienced arts educator and advocate, with Educator of the Year at May 3 concert.
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to close 2024-25 season with ‘Brass Brilliance’Apr 30, 2025 11:44 am - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will cap off its 2024-25 season with “Brass Brilliance,” a diverse program with a blend of American, African American, and Russian influences.
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Oakton College to hold preschool open house May 10Apr 30, 2025 11:21 am - Oakton College will hold a Preschool Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Oakton’s Skokie campus.
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Applications now open for Vernon Township Social Service Agency fundingApr 30, 2025 11:15 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board is currently accepting applications for its next round of Community Grants.
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Hanover Township to hold ‘Sprint 2 Spring’ charitable 5K in Elgin SaturdayApr 30, 2025 11:12 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
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Des Plaines searching home for third day as part of ‘old case’Apr 30, 2025 10:15 am - Des Plaines police confirmed Wednesday they are searching a home in connection with an ongoing investigation into an old case, but denied reports they’re looking for a body.
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79-year-old who shot intruder won’t face chargesApr 30, 2025 8:50 am - Kane County authorities said they won’t charge a 79-year-old Elgin resident who shot an intruder on his home on the 800 block of Carr Street Sunday morning, setting off a SWAT response.