Cook County Submitted Content
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Identify your Revolutionary patriot through DAR genealogy workshopFeb 16, 2026 2:37 pm - Now is the time to establish your lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot in advance of America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Vernon Township Mental Health Board awards 17 community grantsFeb 16, 2026 11:28 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board recently awarded $232,200 in community grants, as part of its second round of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants program.
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Lombard Historical Society shares love stories from the pastFeb 16, 2026 11:19 am - On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lombard Historical Society presents "Love Stories From History --The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!" with Lorrisa Julianus, an award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker.
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Schaumburg A.M. Rotary to host Feb. 26 soup tasting fundraiser to support local familiesFeb 16, 2026 10:42 am - The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. invites the community to come together for an evening of flavor, fun and philanthropy at its annual Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off Fundraiser, taking place Thursday, Feb. 26, at its new and larger location: the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, at 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg.
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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Elburn mayor, Kane County Agriculture Committee chair to shop for local food pantriesFeb 13, 2026 8:37 pm - Kane County Agriculture Committee Chair Leslie Juby and Elburn Mayor Jeffrey Walter will be competing in a morning race to collect food to restock the shelves of two area food pantries.
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COD and DuPage County Farm Bureau ‘Grow Your Own Food’ program wins National Excellence AwardFeb 13, 2026 8:11 pm - The DuPage County Farm Bureau and College of DuPage's Grow Your Own Food program has been awarded the County Activities of Excellence Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation for its exceptional innovation, impact, and value to the community.