Cook County Submitted Content
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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.
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Hoffman Estates Citizens Fire Academy celebrating 25th anniversary with three sessionsFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Hoffman Estates Citzens Fire Academy will mark its 25th anniversary this year with separate sessions for adults, teens and those with special needs.
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Elgin Community College opens expanded Student Access and Disability Services officeFeb 09, 2026 11:05 am - The new Student Access and Disability Services space at Elgin Community College opened on Feb. 3, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
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Excelling in the arts is a family affair for the HuntsFeb 09, 2026 12:14 am - Leslie Hunt named to Class of 2026 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame; uncle Jeff Hunt inducted in 2020 St. Charles native Leslie Hunt — singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble brings ‘Unnecessary Farce’ to The MAC stageFeb 06, 2026 11:19 pm - One way to forget about cold temperatures, snow, bad traffic, stress and problems is to attend a hilarious play called “Unnecessary Farce” presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.
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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"
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Northern Illinois Food Bank sets dates for signature 2026 eventsFeb 06, 2026 10:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva unveils its upcoming signature fundraising events for the year. These annual events play a vital role in raising funds and awareness for the organization’s mission to provide nutritious food and resources to neighbors in need.
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Annual Chef’s Culinary Celebration benefits West Suburban Community PantryFeb 06, 2026 9:23 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge will present its popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs’ Culinary Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Take a Romantic Night Hike at Oak Meadows Golf PreserveFeb 06, 2026 7:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites adults to enjoy a winter evening outdoors during its annual “Nature Date Night: Romantic Night Hike” on Feb. 12-13 at Greenway Table & Tap at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison.