Cook County Submitted Content
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Hear historic 1698 organ at Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour concert May 18May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - Historic 1698 Harttman/Kurtz pipe organ, the oldest in North America, to be featured in free May 18 concert at Church of the Brethren headquarters in Elgin.
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ECC to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 17May 14, 2025 12:31 pm - Elgin Community College will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Student speakers, one from South Africa and another with cerebral palsy, will share their unique journeys.
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest turns 25 May 16-18May 14, 2025 12:28 pm - Long Grove’s Chocolate Fest celebrates its 25th anniversary May 16-18.
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ILEAP invites public comment regarding the Bannockburn Police DepartmentMay 14, 2025 12:03 pm - An assessor from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program will be at the Bannockburn Police Department on May 18 and 19 to determine if the Bannockburn Police Department should receive the organization’s Tier Level 1 re-accreditation.
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Northbrook Park District hosts Kids’ Fishing Derby May 17May 14, 2025 11:44 am - Children and teens are invited to reel in some fun May 17 at the Northbrook Park District’s Kids’ Fishing Derby, which this year will feature a special guest.The annual free event at Wood Oaks Green Park will award prizes for the largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught at Lake Shermerville.
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College of DuPage unveils renovated Student Services CenterMay 14, 2025 10:59 am - Community members, elected officials, and COD leaders celebrated the completion of a $30 million renovation of the Student Services Center.
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Learn about ‘Community Roots’ at one-room schoolhouseMay 13, 2025 10:55 pm - Take an immersive journey back in time to experience what life was like for early DuPage County settlers at this one-of-a-kind 1850s schoolhouse.
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Dahlia experts to share growing tips at Lombard Garden ClubMay 13, 2025 9:27 pm - On Friday, May 16, the Lombard Garden Club will host a program on growing dahlias, presented by Carol Cichorski, an avid dahlia grower with 25 years of experience.
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Stop by Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale May 17May 13, 2025 1:27 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. The sale is held rain or shine, no early birds please.
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Elgin YWCA recognizes 2025 Leader Luncheon recipientsMay 13, 2025 12:52 am - The 41st annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards honored women leaders in the community who strive toward empowering women and promoting racial justice.