Cook County Submitted Content
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SBA offers low-interest loans to Kane County residents affected by July stormsAug 10, 2026 12:53 pm - The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that impacted six counties in northeastern Illinois from July 2-4, 2026.
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Villa Park hosts Big Rigs & Kids Aug. 22Aug 10, 2026 12:38 pm - Villa Park is hosting "Big Rigs & Kids" on Saturday, Aug. 22. It features various vehicles from village departments including fire trucks, police vehicles, and construction equipment.
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Rolling Meadows Park District hosts free Back-to-School BashAug 10, 2026 11:31 am - Rolling Meadows Park District hosts a free Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Florey Park, featuring live music, face painting, inflatables, and a Kona Ice truck.
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Elgin church launches $20k fundraising challenge for PADSAug 10, 2026 11:18 am - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin launches fundraising campaign with $20,000 goal to support PADS homeless shelter, adding one blanket to a cradle for every $1,000 raised.
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2026 Buffalo Grove Community Pageant Queens CrownedAug 10, 2026 10:03 am - The 2026 Buffalo Grove Community Pageant was held on Aug. 9 at the Community Arts Center in Buffalo Grove.
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Downers Grove-Woodridge 4th of July fireworks rescheduled to Oct. 3Aug 08, 2026 12:44 pm - The Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3. The rescheduled show will celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an enhanced grand finale.
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Fine Line showcases over 30 artists in sculpture exhibitionAug 07, 2026 7:00 pm - The Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting "Sculpture at the Kavanagh Gallery," an annual exhibition featuring over 30 regional artists through Aug. 19.
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Hoffman Estates residents to share fun and community input at Summer Hang Aug. 11Aug 07, 2026 2:14 pm - Join the village of Hoffman Estates planning team at the Hello Hoffman Summer Hang from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at South Ridge Park to provide input that will help shape the next 20 years for the community.
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Palatine Township offers community funding grantsAug 07, 2026 1:03 pm - Palatine Township is accepting applications for the 2026 Human Needs Funding Program until Sept. 4, 2026. The program supports accredited agencies providing life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-enriching services to township residents.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.