Cook County Lifestyle
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Suburban hospitals rank tops in Illinois; Northwestern Memorial, Rush among best in nationAug 04, 2026 2:00 pm - Several suburban Northwestern Medicine hospitals have made the list of the best hospitals in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2026-27” report. And three Chicago hospitals are among the best in the nation.
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Lombard church invites area Methodists to Aug. 29 concert and picnicAug 04, 2026 1:19 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 29, Faith United Methodist Church in Lombard is hosting a community concert and picnic, and all Salt Creek Cluster churches of the United Methodist Church's Northern Illinois Conference are invited to participate.
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Inverness church’s campaign inspires acts of kindness around the worldAug 04, 2026 11:42 am - Holy Family Catholic Community in Inverness launched a kindness challenge that spread to 48 states, nearly 40 countries, and six continents, with over 30,000 acts of kindness recorded through an online tracking system.
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Kiosk on Fox River in East Dundee rents kayaks by the hour, day or weekAug 03, 2026 12:36 pm - The final piece of the East Dundee renovation of Bartels Park on the Fox River — a self-service, app-automated kiosk for renting kayaks — is ready for use.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 3-15Aug 03, 2026 9:46 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, offering a hosta auction, ask-an-expert program, and more. Also list of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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‘Much, much more than what’s been reported’: Keep cyclospora on your radar as cases climb in Illinois, expert advisesAug 02, 2026 8:55 am - As cyclosporiasis cases spike in Illinois, medical experts advise residents to avoid certain types of lettuce and take basic precautions. “It’s something that should be on people’s radar,” one doctor says.
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‘All about having fun’: Buddy Baseball is a grand slam for kids and adults with disabilitiesJul 31, 2026 3:18 pm - Buddy Baseball programs throughout the suburbs are helping people with disabilities enjoy America’s pastime with the help of dedicated volunteers.
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Harvest Bible Chapel plans to move Elgin campus to West DundeeJul 31, 2026 6:46 am - Harvest Bible Chapel is moving its campus on Randall Road in Elgin to the Route 72 strip mall building currently occupied by LifeZone 360 and Adrenaline Monkey Indoor Adventure Park in West Dundee, church officials have announced.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customersJul 30, 2026 6:42 am - As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.