Cook County Submitted Content
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Habitat for Humanity hosts raffle, auction in Wheaton on June 23Jun 19, 2025 9:32 pm - Score vacations, Bears tickets and exclusive prizes while helping build homes. Even if you’re not teeing off at this year’s Swing Fore Housing Golf Invitational on Monday, June 23, there’s still a great way to take part and make a difference.
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Rooted in beauty: How two gardeners are enriching life at King-Bruwaert HouseJun 19, 2025 6:00 pm - Joan Holland and Emmy King, who live in The Woods, a neighborhood at King-Bruwaert House, aren't just gardeners. They’re also stewards of the land and co-chairs of the resident landscape committee, who see the grounds as a soul-nourishing sanctuary.
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Lombard’s Fourth of July fireworks returns to Madison Meadow ParkJun 19, 2025 4:24 pm - Lombard's annual July 4th fireworks display will be held at Madison Meadow Park. Temporary parking restrictions and closures will be in effect so attendees should plan transportation accordingly.
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New library exhibit weaves together community, craftivismJun 18, 2025 5:01 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated the art of making with the grand opening of its newest exhibit, Community & Craftivism, showcasing how art can become an opportunity to build community and advocate for change, one stitch at a time.
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DJ and prizes at Northbrook Park District’s 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap 5K and Fun RunJun 18, 2025 12:56 pm - Preparations for Northbrook’s Independence Day festivities are underway, and the community is invited to join in the fun and start the day with the 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap.
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McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly WednesdaysJun 18, 2025 12:31 pm - Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience
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Marklund opens renovated ball field after successful donor campaignJun 18, 2025 11:27 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley donated $100,000 to help Marklund surpass its $250,000 goal for renovating a specialized baseball field on its Geneva campus.
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Elgin church to host June 26 blood driveJun 18, 2025 11:25 am - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church is partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 26
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St. Nectarios Greek Fest returns with food, music, gamesJun 18, 2025 11:18 am - Described as a Greek party in the Northwest suburbs, St. Nectarios’ annual Greek Fest returns Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at the church, 133 S. Roselle Road in Palatine.
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Cayman Island missionaries to visit Arlington Heights churchJun 17, 2025 11:16 pm - Lutheran missionaries Rev. Gerald and Heidi Paul will recount their work in the Cayman Islands at a free church event with potluck dinner in Arlington Heights.