Cook County Submitted Content
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Schaumburg Student Film Fest adds scholarship to 19th annual eventJan 20, 2026 4:25 pm - The Screen Test Student Fest, a Midwest-based festival showcasing short films by student filmmakers, has added a new scholarship award to its lineup of cash prizes for its 19th annual event.
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Hanover Township offers free tax preparation at Senior CenterJan 20, 2026 1:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
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CODCON brings gaming and anime to College of DuPage April 17-19Jan 20, 2026 1:39 pm - The College of DuPage is hosting CODCON, a three-day gaming and anime event on April 17-19. It features role-playing, video games, tabletop games, cosplay, anime cafe, costume contests, and more.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Free tax preparation available at Hanover TownshipJan 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, in Bartlett. Appointments are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 26. Appointments will not be scheduled after April 6.
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Maryville Academy expands early childhood services through Maryville Child Development CenterJan 20, 2026 12:51 pm - Maryville Academy continues to strengthen its commitment to early childhood education through the Maryville Child Development Center, formerly known as Holy Family Childcare Center and Presence Holy Family Child Care.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
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The Second City: Laugh Harder Not Smarter coming to The MAC on Valentine’s DayJan 19, 2026 5:12 pm - The Second City, a renowned comedy troupe, brings its touring show "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" to the McAninch Arts Center on Valentine's Day.
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Elmhurst Area AAUW offers scholarships for womenJan 19, 2026 4:34 pm - The American Association of University Women Elmhurst Area Branch is offering three $3,500 scholarships for women, age 23 or older to continue their undergraduate or graduate education.
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Stevenson High School Student awarded in O’Malley Foundation National Concerto CompetitionJan 19, 2026 2:06 pm - Adlai E. Stevenson High School junior Oliver Mah was named the Overall MYAC Senior Division Winner and Strings Winner of the O’Malley Foundation National Concerto Competition, one of the largest and most prestigious in-person youth concerto competitions in the United States.