Cook County Submitted Content
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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.
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Elgin Image Awards names 2024 recipientsOct 25, 2024 10:30 pm - The Enhancing Elgin Committee of the Elgin Area Chamber’s Elgin Development Group will recognize people and organizations with the 2024 Elgin Image Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
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College of DuPage honors 2024 Class of Distinguished AlumniOct 25, 2024 10:22 pm - The College of DuPage Foundation honored five alumni who have forged distinguished careers and have attained outstanding achievements during the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards reception.
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Al Gore honors climate reality leader Donald Viecelli with Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring AwardOct 25, 2024 9:27 pm - Former U.S. Vice President and founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, Al Gore, presented the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award to Climate Reality L...
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Research confirms efficacy of Three Pillars Youth Philanthropy Program DesignOct 25, 2024 9:11 pm - Teen participants of an innovative community program achieved remarkably higher rates of philanthropic action compared to national data — 100% higher on some indicators, according to a report released by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
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North Shore nonprofits team up to address Illinois supportive housing crisisOct 25, 2024 1:50 pm - A local nonprofit organization aims to breathe new life into a former memory care facility at 1651 Ridgefield Road, in Highland Park, reimagining it as a vibrant, community-oriented living space for adults with disabilities.
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Welcome the Christmas season with Chicago Master SingersOct 25, 2024 11:55 am - Share the joy of the season with Chicago Master Singers' popular Christmas concerts, "Arise! Shine!" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Glenview Community Church.
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Roselle Lions to host blood drive Nov. 9 in honor of longtime club memberOct 25, 2024 11:33 am - The Roselle Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive on Nov. 9 in memory of long-time Lion and community activist Maryann Grygiel.