Cook County Submitted Content
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Schaumburg to hold public works open house May 16May 05, 2026 12:35 pm - The village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend its Engineering & Public Works Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Engineering & Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Road in Schaumburg.
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Ascension Illinois offering free medical services to the underserved May 16May 04, 2026 5:07 pm - Ascension Illinois will again host its flagship Medical Mission at Home event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at Willow Creek Care Center at 67 Algonquin Road in South Barrington.
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Saint Viator senior Joe Kaiser nominated for Illinois High School Musical Theater AwardMay 04, 2026 12:29 pm - Long before Joe Kaiser walked the hallways of Saint Viator High School as a student, he was standing on its boards as a 7-year-old, cast in a production of “The Music Man” after his sister convinced him to audition.
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Kane County Coroner urges motorcycle safety during Awareness MonthMay 04, 2026 12:08 pm - Kane County Coroner Monica Silva warns drivers and motorcyclists about safety risks during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, noting that while motorcycles account for only 1.1% of crashes in Illinois, they represent 13.5% of all traffic fatalities according to 2023 IDOT statistics.
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Elmhurst church’s Green Fair combines plant sale with environmental learningMay 03, 2026 7:47 pm - In addition to the plant sale, the 12th annual Green Garden Fair on May 9 will feature exhibitors like Custom Edge Sharpening, Prairie Wind Native Plants, City Bee Savers, and environmental groups like DuPage Birding Club and York High School Eco Club.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves annual funding to agenciesMay 01, 2026 1:44 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $48,789 in funding at their April 28 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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Free yard signs available to promote 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline in Kane CountyMay 01, 2026 11:44 am - The Kane County Health Department launches awareness campaign for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by distributing free yard signs from May through September, following research showing 11% decline in youth suicide deaths since the hotline's launch.
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East Dundee installs its first 24/7 public access AED station at historic DepotApr 30, 2026 10:19 pm - East Dundee installed its first 24/7 publicly accessible AED SaveStation at the East Dundee Depot through collaboration between the village, Andrew's Assist, and Lauderdale Electric, with a dedication ceremony scheduled for May 9.
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Hanover Township kite festival returns to Hoffman Estates May 9Apr 30, 2026 5:03 pm - Hanover Township’s third annual Kite Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, at the Carl R. Hansen Woods Forest Preserve on Route 59 south of Shoe Factory Road in Hoffman Estates.
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Youth League hosts ‘Power Hour’ connecting Lake Park students with local elected officialsApr 30, 2026 2:30 pm - The Youth League of the League of Women Voters hosted a "Power Hour" at Lake Park High School where students met with local officials including Roselle Mayor David Pileski, Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn, and Hanover Park Village Trustee Yasmeen Bankole.