Cook County Submitted Content
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Hey Nonny announces Songwriting Contest winnersOct 14, 2024 2:51 pm - The biggest songwriting contest in Illinois recently crowned a new winner: Holly Beemer of Gurnee walked away with the top prize in the third annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest.
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Elgin Rotary members helping food pantry in MexicoOct 14, 2024 10:45 am - The Elgin Breakfast Rotary is seeking donations from local businesses and Individuals to purchase a refrigeration unit for a food pantry in Lake Chapala, Mexico.
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Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly offers life-changing friendship for older adults in DuPage and Kane countiesOct 11, 2024 5:45 pm - In DuPage and Kane counties, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is meeting older adults where they are every day by promoting friendships and positive connections between volunteers and older adults.
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CASA Kane County seeking 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careOct 11, 2024 4:39 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. However, the need continues to grow, and they are seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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McConnor Parkway improvements — Meacham to Roosevelt and Roosevelt to GolfOct 11, 2024 2:50 pm - The village of Schaumburg is seeking Statements of Qualifications for the McConnor Parkway - Phase III Project Administration.
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All spooky pooches and runners invited to Northbrook Park District’s Halloween eventsOct 11, 2024 1:28 pm - Wear your creepiest costumes and celebrate Halloween early at the Pet Parade and 3K Fun Run/Walk in one of Northbrook's best parks.
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Chicago’s ‘Wrestling Rabbi’ hosts third annual Halloween showOct 11, 2024 12:58 pm - Wrestling fans in the Chicago area have a new event to get excited about.
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Give thanks, give baskets with Palatine Township’s Thanksgiving Basket ProgramOct 11, 2024 12:47 pm - Palatine Township Outreach Department is preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Basket Program which provides approximately 1,000 families with the ingredients needed to make a traditional holiday dinner.
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Friends’ Mount Prospect Public Library mega Oct. 19-20 Book Sale has treasures for everyone at right priceOct 11, 2024 12:40 pm - How to make money and music, build a car, peruse ‘who done its’, revisit history and fashion, and car racing are just some of the topics shoppers will find among the thousands of books, and 100s of DVDs, CDs, games, and puzzles at the mega Saturday, Oct. 19 (9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 20 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library Fall Book Sale.
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Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon-cutting for Soul Harbour Ranch’s new Training CenterOct 11, 2024 12:30 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Soul Harbour Ranch’s newly completed 60- by 120-foot Training Center, generously donated by the Foglia Family Foundation.