Cook County Submitted Content
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Hemmens Cultural Center unveils $14.4 million expansion with May 18 celebrationMay 09, 2025 11:32 pm - After a $14.4 million renovation, Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center unveils expanded space with a public open house on May 18 featuring entertainment, arts groups, and circus performers 360 ALLSTARS.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank names new chief philanthropy officerMay 08, 2025 11:03 pm - Colleen Ahearn was appointed as chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, leading fundraising, marketing, and volunteer engagement efforts across a 13-county service area.
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Gail Borden Library unveils 'KidSpace Reimagined' May 13May 08, 2025 6:51 pm - On May 13, Gail Borden Library unveils new children's area KidSpace, featuring interactive exhibits and spaces to inspire young minds. The event includes crafts, music, and goodie bags.
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A record-breaking day at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/WalkMay 08, 2025 6:37 pm - Over 1,600 participants gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on May 3.
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Lutheran Home to host educational series on Alzheimer’sMay 08, 2025 2:27 pm - In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights will host a free educational series on May 15 and June 19.
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Palatine Garden Club to hold perennial sale at farmers marketMay 08, 2025 10:21 am - The Palatine Garden Club is hosting its Annual Perennial Sale on two Saturdays, May 10 and 17, at the Palatine Farmer's Market, offering a variety of perennial plants, including those for sun, shade, natives, and "pollinator magnets."
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2025May 08, 2025 7:57 am - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for April capture the beauty of the natural world, from the Arizona desert, all the way to a remote South Atlantic island.
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Central High School teacher named 2025 Kane County Educator of the YearMay 07, 2025 10:30 pm - The 49th Kane County Educator of the Year Banquet celebrated exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County.
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Bartlett native serves with U.S. Navy JAG Corps in GuamMay 07, 2025 2:11 pm - Lt. Charles Moore, a native of Bartlett, serves with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps attached to Victim's Legal Counsel Program Western Pacific Naval Base Guam.
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Hanover Park hosts tree planting to honor commissioner’s environmental legacyMay 07, 2025 2:02 pm - On April 24, the Hanover Park Environmental Committee's Arbor Day Celebration hosted a Tree Planting Dedication in honor of Metropolitan Water Reclamation Commissioner Eira Corral Sepulveda who, in 2021, became the first Latina to be elected as a countywide commissioner in Cook County.