Cook County Submitted Content
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Harper professor's new book looks at Illinois statehoodJan 17, 2023 10:45 am - A lifelong passion for Illinois history, research, storytelling and teaching is embodied in the new book "Avenues of Transformation, Illinois's Path from Territory to St...
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JDRF One Dream Gala raises more than $16 million for a T1D CureDec 20, 2022 4:38 pm - The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala - one of Chicago's top annual philanthropic events - surpassed last year's record-breaking evening of fundraising. On Dec. 10, JDRF Ill...
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22 breweries set to pour at Long Grove Craft Beer FestApr 19, 2022 1:47 pm - Historic downtown Long Grove will once again transform into the suburb's biggest beer garden for Craft Beer Fest later this month. The annual festival is an homage to L...
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Map reveals widespread lead pollution in Chicago backyards, parkwaysMar 28, 2022 6:00 pm - In backyards and community gardens across Chicago, growers tend fruit and vegetable crops as diverse as the city they live in. Most have one thing in common - lead lurki...
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Cook County offers discount to have pets spayed or neuteredFeb 09, 2022 12:16 pm - Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter services in February. The cou...
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Chicago Bar Foundation donates $4,000 to Access to CareJan 24, 2022 12:30 pm - Access to Care received a $4,000 grant award from the Chicago Bar Foundation to educate Access to Care members and health care providers about the services and assistanc...
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Come out of hibernation for Long Grove Cocoa CrawlJan 07, 2022 11:14 am - Historic downtown Long Grove is putting a new design twist on its first major event of 2022 - the annual Cocoa Crawl - from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. Rathe...
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Cook County to stock lakes for fall trout fishing seasonSep 27, 2021 9:10 pm - More than 7,400 pounds of fish will be stocked into six lakes
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Learn how to become a foster parent at picnicSep 13, 2021 12:19 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County and Impact Grants Chicago are hosting a free picnic for people of all ages to raise awareness of the foster care system and recruit p...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County annual photo contest now openSep 02, 2021 10:20 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is accepting entries for the 2021 photo contest and is looking for the very best photos of Forest Preserves landscapes; close-ups of ...