Cook County Submitted Content
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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East Dundee fire department builds ties with new maternity homeJun 04, 2025 1:02 pm - East Dundee comes together to support a new maternity home which offers housing and programs for pregnant women in need.
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Lombard Historical Society’s first Wedding Expo to feature fashion show with vintage and modern dressesJun 04, 2025 11:39 am - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting its first Wedding Expo on June 7, featuring historical venues, local vendors, fashion shows, and tours of the Victorian Cottage and Carriage House.
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Elgin hosts free concerts under the stars this summerJun 04, 2025 11:10 am - Get ready to dance and sing along this summer! Elgin brings back its free Thursday night concert series June 5-Aug. 14, with performances by the ESO Brass Quintet, Rosie & the Rivets, Libido Funk Circus and more.
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Independent film to raise awareness and funding in fight against Alzheimer’sJun 04, 2025 12:08 am - “Forget Me Not” will be released on June 20, coinciding with the “Longest Day to Fight Alzheimer's” in a mission to increase awareness and raise funds to fight against Alzheimer's. There will be film showings at Elgin Community College and McHenry County College.
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Love on the Lawn, Illinois’ largest family reunion, combines music, community and purposeJun 03, 2025 10:55 pm - The Love on the Lawn Festival in Elgin returns on Aug. 30, offering music, community, and culture with headliners like Kid Capri and DJ Sundance.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Blood drive benefiting Township of Schaumburg Food PantryJun 03, 2025 4:57 pm - In partnership with Vitalant, the Township of Schaumburg is hosting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates.
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Free Citizens Utility Board Clinic June 24 at Township of SchaumburgJun 03, 2025 4:27 pm - Learn how to reduce electric, gas and telecom bills at a free Citizens Utility Board Clinic on June 24 at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates.
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Palatine delegation celebrates 30 years of twinning with Fontenay-le-Comte, FranceJun 03, 2025 3:57 pm - A delegation of 26 from Palatine will journey to Fontenay-le-Comte, France during the week of June 9 to commemorate an important milestone in the two cities’ longstanding relationship.