Cook County Submitted Content
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FamilyForward raises nearly $80,000 for low-income families at Giving Hope eventOct 29, 2024 2:58 pm - Sunday, Oct. 20, FamilyForward supporters came together for the annual Giving Hope event, raising nearly $80,000 to help low-income, working families across the northwest suburbs.
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Discussions of life and death take center stage at Arlington Heights Memorial LibraryOct 29, 2024 2:50 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated its 11th One Book, One Village community read, which culminated Thursday with An Evening with Mikki Brammer, an event that brought Arlington Heights together through tears, laughter and meaningful conversation.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale launches holiday of ‘Wonder and Light’ with concerts Nov. 22-23Oct 29, 2024 2:39 pm - Preparing hearts for a holiday season of peace and joy, the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale will present its annual winter concert on Nov. 22-23 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
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Give back to active military this holiday season with Wheeling TownshipOct 29, 2024 2:27 pm - The holiday giving season is here, and a great way to share the joy with our active military personnel is through Wheeling Township’s Donation Drive for Operation Support Our Troops – America Inc. (OSOT).
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Hunger Resource Network and Sunset Foods host Family NightOct 29, 2024 2:14 pm - Did you know that there are currently over five hundred students in the Northbrook public schools who are on the free or reduced lunch program?
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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COD launches Great Read Series events featuring ‘Gods of Jade and Shadow'Oct 28, 2024 2:54 pm - College of DuPage is launching the Great Read Series this fall with a series of free events inspired by Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow,” culminating with a talk and book signing by the author on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Life-changing: Harper's Paths to College and Career program helps adult studentsOct 28, 2024 12:32 am - Harper’s Paths to College and Career is designed to help displaced, unemployed or underemployed adults seeking to pivot careers and enhance their basic skills and digital literacy.
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A gallery of ghouls: Creepy scenes from Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago StreetOct 27, 2024 11:43 pm - The city of Elgin shared images from its annual Nightmare on Chicago Street, a Halloween party that draws thousands to downtown Elgin. This year’s event was Oct. 19.
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College of DuPage honors 2024 Class of 5 Under 5 AlumniOct 25, 2024 11:09 pm - The College of DuPage Foundation’s inaugural 5 Under 5 program celebrates five alumni who have made significant contributions to their communities, professions and fields of study within five years of leaving the college.