Cook County Submitted Content
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Schaumburg High students go wild with ‘Madagascar’ musical Oct. 16-17Oct 13, 2026 6:49 pm - On Oct. 16-17, Schaumburg High School's theater department will present “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,“ featuring the story of four zoo animals who journey from New York's Central Park Zoo to Madagascar.
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New report finds DuPage County’s creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activityOct 13, 2026 5:55 pm - DuPage County's creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity and supports 38,208 jobs, representing 7.9% of total employment, according to a new assessment by Arts DuPage and DuPage Foundation.
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Repeat Boutique hosts Oct. 29 benefit to help neighbors in needOct 13, 2026 12:45 pm - On Oct. 29, Repeat Boutique in Carol Stream will host a fundraiser at The Carlisle in Lombard to support their mission of providing free clothing and household goods to families in need. Registration closes Oct. 20.
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FOCUS Ministries launches October campaign to raise $60k for free domestic violence counselingOct 13, 2026 11:07 am - FOCUS Ministries Inc., a Villa Park nonprofit which has served domestic violence victims for over 30 years, seeks to raise $60,000 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to continue providing free counseling and support services.
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Applications available for Hanover Township holiday programsOct 12, 2026 12:44 pm - Hanover Township families can now apply online for the annual December holiday sponsor-a-family and toy drive programs.
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Roselle Lions to collect glasses, socks and food during Community Service DayOct 12, 2026 12:28 pm - On Oct. 17, the Roselle Lions Club is hosting a Community Service Day, collecting recyclable items like eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones, as well as food donations. As part of its Socktober campaign, they are collecting warm sport socks.
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Adolescent psychotherapist to address online bullying at GPS Parent Series eventOct 12, 2026 10:41 am - On Oct. 20, Dr. Katie Hurley will present “The New Bully: Confronting Online Conflict, Rumors, and Social Exclusion” through the GPS Parent Series.
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Harper College’s new Banana Lounge to offer free bananas, space to connectOct 12, 2026 9:54 am - Harper College's new Banana Lounge will offer free bananas to students. (Harper College)
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‘Three’s Company’-themed bar crawl to benefit Palatine charity on Oct. 17Oct 09, 2026 5:09 pm - People Helping People - Palatine is hosting its first “Roper Romp” on Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Palatine. Dress as characters from the 1970s-’80s sitcom “Three’s Company” while visiting participating bars and shops that will offer themed drinks and special promotions.
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Spooky Stories and Songs’ returns for three performancesOct 09, 2026 2:54 pm - GreenMan Theatre presents "Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season" on Oct. 16, 18, and 20, with performances at St. Peter's United Church of Christ and Elmhurst Public Library. The cast of 10 share ghost stories, folklore, and seasonal songs.