Cook County Submitted Content
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Community mobilizes to fight hunger amid cuts to food assistance with Elgin Area CROP Hunger WalkOct 15, 2025 2:24 pm - The Elgin Area CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise funds for local food pantries and global humanitarian aid programs, with a goal of $40,000 and 150 walkers.
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MCC’s Black Box Theatre to present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’Oct 15, 2025 11:54 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is proud to announce its fall 2025 production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring, directed by Jay Geller.
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‘I love seeing the kids smile’: Trick-or-Treat with Pirate Pete returns to Palatine High SchoolOct 15, 2025 11:38 am - Palatine High School will hold its annual Trick-or-Treat with Pirate Pete Festival from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the school, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine.
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Ascension Illinois offers free flu shots in partnership with local organizationsOct 15, 2025 10:01 am - To help keep our community protected, Ascension Illinois is partnering with local organizations to offer standard and high-dose flu shots at no cost.
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Daylight with the Departed: A tour of Lombard CemeteryOct 15, 2025 12:11 am - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a 60-minute daytime walking tour of the village's oldest cemetery on Oct. 25. The tour will explore unique headstones, uncover stories of founding families, and explain common cemetery symbols.
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First Presbyterian presents $10K donation to PADS of ElginOct 14, 2025 11:14 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Elgin has made a $10,000 donation to PADS of Elgin to support critical homeless services. The contribution addresses funding gap as COVID-era resources sunset.
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New features enhance outdoor experience at Kane County’s Brunner PreserveOct 14, 2025 7:13 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 16 to celebrate the completion of new amenities and site improvements at Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Algonquin.
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Magnum Opus Supper Club at Elgin museum to benefit youth sportsOct 14, 2025 6:37 pm - The Magnum Opus Supper Club on Nov. 15 at the Elgin History Museum features a five-course gourmet dinner by Chef Nick B. and live entertainment, with proceeds benefiting the Boli Booster Club, a nonprofit supporting youth sports and education.
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Elks Lodge hosts free children’s orthopedic clinicOct 14, 2025 6:06 pm - On Oct. 22, the Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corp., is sponsoring a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic. It is by appointment only.
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Rolling Meadows Department of Human Services raises over $35,000 at Celebration of HopeOct 14, 2025 5:19 pm - The City of Rolling Meadows Department of Human Services hosted its annual Celebration of Hope luncheon recently at the Meridian Banquet Hall, bringing together more than 150 community members, businesses and partners in support of the Hope Fund, the City’s Crisis Assistance Fund.