Cook County Lifestyle
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Barrington UMC to present Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ Oct. 30Oct 27, 2026 11:26 am - On Oct. 30, Barrington United Methodist Church will present Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, honoring loved ones on the eve of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
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Wash and learn: Program brings fundamentals to parents and kids at local laundromatsOct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Two Wash Smart Laundry locations in Elgin are among several spots with small “engagement stations” for children set up by The Basics of Greater Elgin.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Palatine financial planner presents virtual program focused on long-term careOct 26, 2026 1:24 pm - Elderwerks Educational Services is offering a free virtual program Tuesday on planning for long-term health needs.
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Palatine organization supports Safe Paws program for abuse survivors and their petsOct 25, 2026 6:27 pm - A Palatine-based group of professional women raised money Sunday to support the pet program of A Safe Place, which assists survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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Carpentersville couple goes all out in decorating their scary ‘Blud House’Oct 24, 2026 11:14 am - A clownishly macabre scene awaits visitors this Halloween at the Ogle family home in Carpentersville.
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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin vying to have state’s only 2nd certified forest therapy trailOct 24, 2026 10:37 am - Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin is seeking accreditation for its east-side trail to become a certified forest therapy trail, which are designed to support slow-paced, sensory-driven wellness experiences rather than physical exercise or hiking. The only other certified trail in Illinois is in Quincy.
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Cook County appoints new animal control administratorOct 23, 2026 11:03 am - The appointment of Dr. Megan Carolan as administrator of Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control was approved Thursday by the county’s board of commissioners.
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Owner of prominent Elgin gym had passion for fitnessOct 23, 2026 4:00 am - Mike Wolff was a human dynamo. Jacked. Full of life. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Sometimes exceedingly blunt, but also kind and, especially, caring.
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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