Cook County Submitted Content
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Elmhurst Bags for Wags event raises $9,500 for local scholarshipsFeb 12, 2025 5:23 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund's bean bag tournament brings in almost $10k for college-bound seniors who demonstrate leadership and volunteer service.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Hey Nonny to show Academy Award nominated short filmsFeb 12, 2025 11:34 am - Arlington Heights venue Hey Nonny will host a screening of Oscar nominated short films, providing a unique opportunity for patrons to view these often overlooked awards contenders.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus welcomes new singersFeb 11, 2025 10:02 pm - Elgin's Voices Unlimited Chorus invites new members to join Tuesday rehearsals for May 18 Spring Concert, no experience required - just a desire to sing, have fun, and make friends.
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College of DuPage Asia Symposium showcases Japanese culture through lectures, performancesFeb 11, 2025 5:30 pm - The College of DuPage hosts a free, public Asia Symposium called "Pop Wave: Japan" featuring academic lectures, cultural performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
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Fourth-graders create valentines for York Township seniorsFeb 11, 2025 4:04 pm - Students at Stella May Swartz Elementary School created Valentine's greetings to share with older adults at York Township’s Senior Center event for Valetine’s Day.
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Lombard Brewery hosts its first Stupid Cupid Market Feb. 16Feb 11, 2025 2:36 pm - The Stupid Cupid Market on Feb. 16 brings over two dozen talented vendors to Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard, selling handmade products from woodworking and jewelry to apparel and baked goods.
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New weekend-only big and tall sports store opens in Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 2:25 pm - Can't find sports gear that fits? New XL-XXXL apparel store opens weekends only in Arlington Heights, with merchandise for Michigan and Chicago teams but not Notre Dame or Green Bay.
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BOMA/Suburban Chicago selects The Outreach House as 2025 Charity of the YearFeb 10, 2025 12:00 pm - Charity serving over 20,000 diapers per month to poor families retains key business ally for another year through hands-on community service.
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Arciera Home Care offers new series to guide families on caring for aging loved onesFeb 10, 2025 11:23 am - Arciera Home Care launches "Living Your Life" series in Lincolnshire to empower seniors and families, covering memory loss, safety vs autonomy, advance directives, preventing financial abuse, and paying for elder care.