Cook County Lifestyle
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$15 million center for ‘complex’ GI care opens at Central DuPage HospitalApr 30, 2026 10:39 am - A $15 million advanced endoscopy center has opened at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Nationwide, there are only a handful of standalone centers like it.
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Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake countiesApr 30, 2026 8:24 am - Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.
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‘An activist and a changemaker’: Buffalo Grove resident receives award from Arlington Heights church for LGBTQ+ advocacyApr 29, 2026 6:32 pm - Carolyn Pinta, a champion for the LGBTQ+ community in the Northwest suburbs, has been given the Heart of a Lion Achievement Award from Southminster Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights.
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Annual golf outing to benefit Arlington Heights-based FamilyForwardApr 29, 2026 5:53 pm - Arlington Heights-based nonprofit FamilyForward will host its annual FamilyFOREward Golf Outing on Thursday, May 28, at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.
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Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale returns to Elgin Church May 9Apr 29, 2026 1:51 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Elgin will host its annual Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale May 9. It will feature homegrown flower, vegetable, and herb plants, a dozen vendors with indoor and outdoor decor, pet items, and Mother's Day gifts, plus freshly-made baked goods and handcrafted items.
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Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen ShowApr 29, 2026 12:35 pm - Yes, there is such a thing as the Chicago Pen Show, where fountain pen aficionados like Paul Conterato of Geneva meet hundreds of other pen enthusiasts and showcase collections.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
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Story of resilience continues with annual return of piping plover to WaukeganApr 28, 2026 4:21 pm - Those who keep an eye out for cute federally endangered shorebirds in Lake County are ecstatic with the annual return of the first piping plover.
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Popular Prospect High School world religion class subject of new documentaryApr 28, 2026 3:18 pm - A new documentary film follows students at Prospect High School on their journey through John Camardella’s popular world religions class.
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‘Made in Elgin’ pop-up market returns May 2Apr 28, 2026 2:25 pm - The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin will hold a second “Made in Elgin” Spring Pop-Up Market to support local makers from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at DuPage Court, 40 DuPage Court, Elgin.