Cook County Submitted Content
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Lego League Challenge bringing creativity and STEM to ECC Feb. 14Feb 11, 2026 12:57 pm - FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship will take place on Feb. 14 at Elgin Community College, featuring 56 teams of 9- to 14-year-olds demonstrating problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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14th annual Fox River Summit highlights restoration, recreation and researchFeb 11, 2026 11:18 am - The 14th annual Fox River Summit on March 12 features speakers covering topics like restoration, recreation, economic benefits of conservation, research, and action plans for the watershed.
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St. Mary Catholic next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour Feb. 15Feb 10, 2026 10:24 pm - The historic 1926 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ will be featured at the next stop of the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 15.
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AAUW Elgin offers $2,000 in undergraduate scholarshipsFeb 10, 2026 5:32 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women is offering two $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate college expenses for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Dive into adventure with St. James School’s production of ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’Feb 09, 2026 4:20 pm - The vibrant world of the Great Barrier Reef will come alive in Arlington Heights when the St. James School Broadway Bulldogs present Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.”
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Plan for spring and summer by registering for Northbrook Park District programmingFeb 09, 2026 1:56 pm - The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District’s Spring into Summer guide, available at nbparks.org, outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Pooches and Smooches pet event Feb. 14 in Long GroveFeb 09, 2026 12:17 pm - Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest invites local pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and its official grand opening, with their four-legged companions at its Pooches and Smooches pet event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.