Cook County Submitted Content
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues plea for donors; patient care at riskJun 24, 2024 11:35 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Summer donations have plummeted to critical levels, with over 4,963 appointments missed in the past month alone.
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District 211 Foundation awards $60,000 in senior scholarshipsJun 24, 2024 9:14 am - The District 211 Foundation has awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships this spring to graduating seniors, including students pursuing specific careers in areas like engineering, journalism and healthcare; students demonstrating excellence and leadership and those who have actively participated in various school activities.
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Pet parade to kick off Elgin’s annual Fourth of July celebrationJun 21, 2024 11:59 pm - Before the annual Fourth of July Parade, the city of Elgin is hosting its first Pet Parade. Later in the evening, there will be live music and fireworks.
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Watch for road closures during Elgin Michelada Fest June 23Jun 21, 2024 11:18 pm - Due to the Elgin Michelada Festival on Sunday, June 23, Grove Avenue from Prairie Street to Lake Street will be closed to traffic on Sunday, June 23.
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Bank of America Chicago announces 2024 Class of Student LeadersJun 21, 2024 1:21 pm - Bank of America recently announced five Chicago area high school students were selected to its 2024 class of Student Leaders, a prestigious eight-week paid summer internship that connects community-minded students to employment, skills development, and service opportunities.
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Chicago high schoolers return from semester abroad in IsraelJun 21, 2024 12:55 pm - A group of Chicago high schoolers who joined the more than 30 American students studying at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) recently returned to the States after spending an enriching and action-packed semester abroad learning and living among the people of Israel in their ancient homeland.
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Walsh Academy in Niles to host its first wine tastingJun 21, 2024 12:35 pm - Walsh Academy will host its first wine tasting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Niles location, 6935 W. Touhy Ave. Patricia Cotner Ahern, a local wine exp...
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Three PEO members celebrate golden anniversary membershipJun 21, 2024 12:12 pm - Three members of the Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. were recently honored at the association’s state convention for their 50 years of membership.
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AgeOptions to host aging network summit to celebrate 50 years as the Area Agency on Aging for older adults and family caregivers in suburban Cook CountyJun 20, 2024 1:30 pm - AgeOptions, a leader in serving and advocating for older adults, is hosting an aging network summit to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, June 20 at the Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd., in Oak Brook
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Palatine Public Library District Board of Library Trustees announces vacancyJun 20, 2024 1:07 pm - The Palatine Public Library District Board of Library Trustees announced a vacancy at its regular board meeting on June 18.