Cook County Submitted Content
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Two District 214 high schools selected for Illinois State Theatre FestivalDec 29, 2025 4:59 pm - District 214 will be well represented at this year’s Illinois High School Theatre Festival, with both Wheeling High School and Prospect High School selected to perform at the state level.
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Chicago artist explores shifting identities in ‘Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell’ at Elmhurst Art MuseumDec 29, 2025 3:17 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum presents "Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell," a solo exhibition by the Chicago-based artist featuring new site-specific works. The two series, “Pictures for Charis” and “Double Life,” explore relationships, identity, and connection with nature and architecture.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestDec 29, 2025 11:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 13, 2026.
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Seigle Foundation awards $250k in housing grantsDec 26, 2025 9:32 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded $250,000 in housing grants to eight charitable organizations in the Elgin and Dundee area.
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Addison Township Mental Health Board awards over $1M to support mental health servicesDec 26, 2025 9:09 pm - The Addison Township Community Mental Health Board approved $1.109 million in grant funding to support local agencies providing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
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Northbrook’s Techny Prairie Activity Center marks fifth year with special eventsDec 26, 2025 5:49 pm - To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook is offering a month filled with special events, including an anniversary party open to the public on Jan. 10.
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East Maine District 63 congratulates Winter Card Design Contest winnersDec 26, 2025 5:27 pm - At its Dec. 4 meeting, East Maine School District 63’s board of education recognized the nine winners in the district’s 2025 Winter Card Design Contest.
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A lifetime of giving: Buffalo Grove woman marks 400th blood and platelet donationDec 26, 2025 4:13 pm - Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood and platelet donation during a special recognition at the Vitalant Arlington Heights Donor Center.
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Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission NightDec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
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Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treatsDec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.