Cook County Lifestyle
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For one last time, couple welcomes four-legged phenoms to NapervilleSep 02, 2026 10:00 am - Naperville couple Tom and Chris Wehrli are directing the Ashley Whippet K-9 Frisbee World Championships one last time Saturday and Sunday in Naperville.
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Buttermilk Cafe, Your 3rd Spot bringing dining, nightlife to Veridian in SchaumburgSep 02, 2026 9:07 am - Everything from breakfast and lunch to nightlife is covered by the first two commercial tenants of a 321-unit high-rise apartment building that’s part of the first phase of the 30-acre Main Street-style development taking shape at the southwest corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads in Schaumburg.
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Elgin Vineyard offers free 12-week Alpha CourseSep 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host Alpha, a 12-week program exploring Christianity and life questions through informal discussions, beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8 on Tuesday evenings
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3Sep 01, 2026 5:36 pm - Barrington United Methodist Church will hold its 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3, featuring thousands of items including clothing, housewares, holiday items, toys, and sporting goods.
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Big names, big fun: Schaumburg Septemberfest returns Sept. 5-7Sep 01, 2026 3:43 pm - The 55th annual Schaumburg Septemberfest will take place Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7. Main Stage entertainment includes Cheap Foreign Cars and Night Ranger Saturday, White Lion and Warrant Sunday, and Krysten Knievel and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox Monday.
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Vatican upholds decision to close St. Hubert School in Hoffman EstatesSep 01, 2026 3:31 pm - Chicago native Pope Leo XIV has affirmed the prior decision of the Archdiocese of Chicago to permanently close the 65-year-old St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates this summer.
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Dining out: Cinco de drinko at Fat Rosie’s, dining deal for educators at Kona GrillSep 01, 2026 2:48 pm - It’s Cinco de Drinko time again at Fat Rosie’s locations Saturday, where you can enjoy live entertainment, face painting and a featured cocktail that benefits No Kid Hungry. Also, Kona Grill in Oak Brook is thanking educators who recently returned to school with a BOGO entree deal.
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Rev. Bob Camacho — a ‘people’s priest’ — dies at age 83Sep 01, 2026 1:16 pm - The Rev. Robert “Bob” Camacho, who served at several Elgin-area Catholic parishes and came from a family that’s lived in Elgin for more than 100 years, died Sunday at age 83.
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Human infections of West Nile reported in DuPage, Lake countiesSep 01, 2026 12:49 pm - The first human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage and Lake counties were reported by health authorities Wednesday.