Cook County Submitted Content
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From piping plovers to giant kelp, environmental film fest dives deep into natureJun 10, 2026 11:21 am - From the piping plovers by the shores of Lake Michigan to the giant kelp forests of New Zealand, 30 short and full-length films exploring humans’ impact on the environment will be featured at the inaugural Little Fort Environmental Film Festival in Waukegan.
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Arlington Heights Nurses Club awards scholarshipsJun 10, 2026 10:13 am - The Arlington Heights Nurses Club announced seven outstanding nursing students as their 2026-27 scholarship recipients. They were honored at the May meeting and wished the very best as they pursue their educational endeavors.
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Prospect Heights Park District to host meeting on Country Gardens Park improvementJun 10, 2026 9:36 am - The Prospect Heights Park District invites residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting regarding the Country Gardens Park improvement project on at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the park at 901 N. Schoenbeck Road.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church presents scholarship to Kennedy NevarezJun 09, 2026 8:24 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett recently awarded its second annual Senior High Scholarship Award to Kennedy Nevarez.
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Northwest Fourth-Fest returning to Hoffman Estates’ Now ArenaJun 09, 2026 5:22 pm - Northwest Fourth-Fest, the region’s largest free-admission Fourth of July Celebration, returns to Hoffman Estates outside the Now Arena at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, with the carnival running Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5.
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Afternoon of wine, music, art and games at 4th annual Grapes on the Green in NorthbrookJun 08, 2026 12:44 pm - The Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook will present the fourth annual Grapes on the Green on Saturday, June 20.
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Mediacom awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to William Fremd High School seniorJun 08, 2026 12:20 pm - Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Eli Musicar, a senior at William Fremd High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program.
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Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists returns to Elmhurst with ‘Small Works’ exhibitionJun 08, 2026 10:35 am - The Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists presents a “Small Works” exhibition at Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery through June 26, 2026, featuring over 100 artworks selected from 186 submissions, with each piece measuring no more than 24 inches in any direction.
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Elgin Community College to host first Homecoming Weekend this fallJun 05, 2026 8:08 pm - Elgin Community College announces its first Homecoming Weekend, September 15-20, featuring a week of events including sports games, wine tasting fundraiser, Shakespeare theater production, and a 5K run.
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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.