Cook County Submitted Content
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lombard Historical SocietyFeb 06, 2026 7:11 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Lombard Historical Society will present “Celebrating the Lunar New Year” with Yvonne Wolf. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.
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Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest celebrates grand opening with ‘Pooches & Smooches’ event Feb. 14Feb 06, 2026 4:58 pm - Lake Zurich native Karen McGovern opened Woofie's of Barrington-Northwest. The grand opening will be a “Pooches & Smooches” pet event on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove.
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Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programmingFeb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
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Hoffman Estates mayor to provide annual update on village Feb. 19 at Now ArenaFeb 06, 2026 2:47 pm - Hoffman Estates residents are invited to join the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its annual Mayor’s Update Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Now Arena.
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Roselle garden club offers scholarship for nature-related studiesFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to a qualifying Roselle resident.
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Daily Herald Suburban Business accepting submissions for 2026 Book of ListsFeb 05, 2026 2:30 pm - Local businesses in various industries have a chance to get listed for free in the 2026 Book of Lists, a premium reference for executives.
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COD offers discounted college courses for high school seniorsFeb 04, 2026 10:07 pm - College of DuPage is offering a new College Jumpstart program for rising high school seniors, allowing them to earn up to 4 transferable general education courses at a 50% tuition discount.
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Silence speaks volumes at ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalFeb 04, 2026 5:05 pm - Neuqua Valley High School's film "King of Hearts" won Outstanding Achievement in Cinema and the Audience Choice Awards at the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival. Vernon Hills and Homewood-Flossmoor high schools also won the Outstanding Achievement Awards.
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Long Grove warms up with Cocoa Crawl Feb. 7Feb 04, 2026 1:44 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 7, the village of Long Grove invites families, friends, and cocoa lovers of all ages to bundle up and stroll through one of Illinois’ most charming historic districts for the ninth annual Cocoa Crawl, from noon to 3 p.m.
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Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contestFeb 04, 2026 1:40 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus Council 654 is hosting its 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser on Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More gym in Elgin.