Cook County Submitted Content
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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.
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Barrington Family Fest aims to bring community togetherAug 07, 2026 11:56 am - Barrington’s upcoming Family Fest will feature a pet parade, magic show, visits with therapy dogs and mini horses and more.
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Inverness Garden Club features talk on archaeology laws and indigenous site protectionAug 07, 2026 11:40 am - On Thursday, Aug. 20, McKenzie Sweno will present “The ABC's of Archaeology - Artifacts, Bills, & Conserving Cultures” for the Garden Club of Inverness.
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Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 06, 2026 11:31 pm - The Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 in Geneva, offering 10-, 35- and 65-mile routes along the Fox River to raise $250,000 for CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in foster care. Registration ranges from $20-$125, includes commemorative items. The event features post-ride festivities with food, drinks, and live music.
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Hoffman Estates to host 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremonyAug 06, 2026 4:23 pm - The Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Commission invites the community to gather in reflection and unity on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center to host Gathering for the Arts Aug. 21Aug 06, 2026 12:26 am - Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting “Gathering for the Arts” on Friday, Aug, 21, at Revelry 675 in Batavia, offering attendees food, live music, auctions, and an open bar, with proceeds to support adult art education programs.
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College of DuPage launches data analytics degree to meet workforce demandAug 06, 2026 12:03 am - College of DuPage's new data analytics degree prepares students for careers in one of the fastest-growing fields, with data-related jobs in northeastern Illinois projected to grow 18% and nationwide data scientist positions expected to increase 34% by 2034.
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Lombard seeks vendors for 20th annual senior fairAug 05, 2026 11:52 pm - The village of Lombard is seeking vendors for its 20th annual Lombard Senior Fair on Oct. 7 at Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Vendors offering health/wellness services and senior-focused programs are prioritized.
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Veterans United Foundation awards $10k grant to SALUTE Inc. for veteran transition programsAug 05, 2026 10:40 pm - SALUTE Inc., a Palatine-based nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans, received a $10,000 grant from Veterans United Foundation to support veteran assistance programs.