Cook County
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Dining out: A pair of restaurant closings, the state’s first drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A and a 20th anniversarySep 03, 2025 1:07 pm - A pair of restaurants along Randall Road in the Fox Valley announced closings this week, while a drive-thru and walk-up only Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in Naperville will be the first of its kind in the state.
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From clay to canvas: Art brings Harper College students’ stories to president’s officeSep 03, 2025 12:13 pm - Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor has selected student artwork to hang on the wall outside her office. The works selected explore themes of family and community.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank announces initiatives for Hunger Action MonthSep 03, 2025 12:02 pm - This Hunger Action Month, Northern Illinois Food Bank aims to raise hunger awareness with a football fundraising competition, donut shop donation drive, volunteering opportunities, "Go Orange" day, and virtual food drives.
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Palatine American Legion Post to hold charity golf outingSep 03, 2025 11:55 am - The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a golf outing on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount Prospect, as a fundraiser for legion charities.
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Enjoy beer, bites and tunes at Northbrook BrewfestSep 03, 2025 11:46 am - Northbrook Brewfest returns on Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring craft beer, vodka, tequila, non-alcoholic beer, live music, and food at Village Green Park.
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Mount Prospect Library catalog grows with consortium expansionSep 03, 2025 11:25 am - Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire joins Cooperative Computer Services catalog consortium, giving Mount Prospect Public Library cardholders access to over 180,000 additional items starting Sept. 3.
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Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington hosting annual Art in Nature FestivalSep 03, 2025 11:21 am - Plein air painting, live music, art activities and food can be enjoyed at the 15th annual Art in Nature Festival at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Saturday.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland launch friendly rivalry with ‘Kickoff to End Hunger Challenge’Sep 03, 2025 10:58 am - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland (Minnesota) have teamed up for a friendly competition to tackle hunger in their communities just in time for a new football season and Hunger Action Month.
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Guzman y Gomez offers BOGO burritos to celebrate high school football’s returnSep 03, 2025 10:45 am - Guzman y Gomez, an authentic Mexican fast-food restaurant with locations in Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Naperville and Schaumburg, is bringing back its Friday Night Lights promotion in honor of the new high school football season.
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St. Vincent de Paul to sponsor Fun Run/Walk for the PoorSep 03, 2025 10:22 am - On Saturday, Sept. 13, Our Lady of the Wayside and St. James’ St. Vincent de Paul Societies and St. Edna’s Community Outreach are partnering in the annual Fun Run/Walk for the Poor.