Cook County Submitted Content
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Award-winning twin pianists to perform at Music at Bethel March 28Mar 25, 2026 12:38 pm - The Gallwas Twins, award-winning classical pianists and seniors at York Community High School in Elmhurst, will perform piano duet music by Bach, Chopin, Richard Strauss and Piazzolla at the Music at Bethel concert on Saturday, March 28.
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Second place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestMar 25, 2026 11:45 am - Here are the second-place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. The first-place winners published on March 20.
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St. Catherine of Siena sets Holy Week, Easter worshipMar 25, 2026 11:10 am - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee announces Easter schedule for Palm Sunday, Easter Holy Week services, and Easter Mass.
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Des Plaines mayor tells business leaders the city is ‘on our way’Mar 25, 2026 11:05 am - Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski told local business leaders Thursday that the city is “on our way,” citing surging development, improving finances and declining crime in an address focused on making the community a better place to do business and raise a family.
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Award-winning poets, authors offer their talents at The Literacy Connection’s Poetry FestivalMar 24, 2026 11:11 pm - “Writing Down Our Roots” is this year’s theme for the second annual Poetry & Literacy Festival fundraiser for The Literacy Connection on Saturday, April 25.
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Lenten Concert Series concludes with KAIA String Quartet March 29Mar 24, 2026 10:38 pm - The third and final concert in First Congregational Church’s 2026 Lenten Series will present the KAIA String Quartet on Sunday, March 29.
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Just getting started: Marklund’s Bridge Builder program marks third yearMar 23, 2026 10:26 pm - This spring, Marklund’s Bridge Builder CDS day program is celebrating an important milestone: three years of meaningful education, growth and community!
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Side Street Studio Arts puts out call for young artists for America’s 250th Public Art ProjectMar 23, 2026 9:38 pm - Side Street Studio Arts and partners announced an open call for young Elgin artists under age 18 to submit artwork exploring "What does the future of America look like?" for a public art project celebrating America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
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Detecting heart disease problems early without looking at the heartMar 23, 2026 9:14 pm - Heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., is linked to traditional risk factors like high cholesterol and hypertension, but emerging evidence shows inflammation plays a major role. Early warning signs can appear outside the heart.
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Barrington-Area Robotics Team advances to world championshipMar 23, 2026 1:41 pm - A student robotics team from the Barrington area is headed to the international stage after earning the top honor at the Illinois FIRST Tech Challenge competition.