Cook County Submitted Content
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Gift drive ensures holiday dreams come true for 1,600 kids in needDec 10, 2025 2:08 pm - Kids Above All is seeking donations for children in their care to make for a bright holiday season.
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Handel’s sacred masterpiece gets festive twist with Camerata ChicagoDec 10, 2025 12:35 pm - The Camerata Chicago Orchestra and Choir will perform Handel's "Messiah" in three concerts this weekend in Chicago, Naperville and Hinsdale. The concerts will feature guest conductor Delta David Gier and soloists Emily Richter, Lauren Decker, Daniel Espinal, and Laureano Quant.
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Muddy, Buddy and Oprah: Harper library exhibit celebrates decades of campus performancesDec 10, 2025 10:59 am - A Harper College library exhibit spotlights campus appearances by legendary performers, highlighting the college’s rich history of music, culture and community engagement.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran Church to put on 35th annual Christmas pageantDec 10, 2025 1:21 am - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will present its 35th annual Christmas pageant "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!" on Dec. 14, featuring an intergenerational cast and a festive reception.
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Marklund nurse case manager honored as employee of the yearDec 09, 2025 1:30 pm - Shannon Gardner, a nurse case manager at Marklund, was named the organization's 2025 employee of the year. The DeKalb resident has served in various roles at Marklund for 19 years, including direct care, administrative services, and her current role overseeing cases for community and residential residents.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.
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Holiday Magic All Month Long at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the ArtsDec 08, 2025 2:04 pm - From “The Nutcracker” and festive choral and orchestral concerts to a rockin’ Buddy Holly holiday bash, the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts is alive with seasonal spirit all December long.
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Schaumburg Coffee with the Council Dec. 13Dec 08, 2025 1:44 pm - The village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees.
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Demystifying college admissions with GPS Parent SeriesDec 08, 2025 1:23 pm - Higher ed journalist Jeff Selingo will present "Dream School: Finding and Getting into the College That is Right for You" at the GPS Parent Series webinar on Dec. 10. It aims to dispel college admission myths and provide an imaginative approach to achieving higher-education goals, including why an "elite" college degree matters less and how to choose value over prestige.
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Explore winter in the forest preservesDec 08, 2025 1:14 pm - Winter is calling in Lake County's forest preserves. Maybe that means ice skating with friends, racing down a sled hill or skiing through quiet, snow-covered trails.