Cook County Submitted Content
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As temperatures continue to drop, keep your heart in mind this winterJan 29, 2026 12:21 pm - Cold weather can put strain on your heart and increase risk of silent heart attacks. Ascension Illinois cardiologist Dr. Andrei Pop says there are a few signs that could distinguish a silent heart attack from a regular one.
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Joe Connelly: A life of service, leadership, and a yellow duck suitJan 29, 2026 11:01 am - For nearly three decades, Joe Connelly was a defining presence in Barrington’s civic and volunteer life; a leader who believed deeply in service and understood that generosity, humor and humanity could work hand in hand.
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Local wildlife groups team up for ‘In Search of Eagles’ on Feb. 7 along the Fox River ValleyJan 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Winter is one of the best times to observe bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters. “In Search of Eagles,” an outdoor event. will be held at four sites in the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Sign up for Endeavor Health webinar on ‘The Art of Saying No’Jan 28, 2026 7:39 pm - An Endeavor Health webinar explores the importance of setting boundaries to support mental health
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Get ready to lace up: A guide to outdoor ice skating rinksJan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.
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Power of storytelling: Saint Viator presents ‘Big Fish’ for its 60th anniversary musicalJan 28, 2026 9:47 am - Saint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary musical, “Big Fish,” invites audiences to step into a magical world and explore the relationship between a father and son.
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Elgin’s Voices Unlimited Chorus seeks new singers for concert honoring America’s 250th birthdayJan 27, 2026 11:35 pm - Voices Unlimited Concert Chorus is accepting new members for their spring concert "America...Keep Singing" on May 17.
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PADS of Elgin receives $78,000 gift from Theresa Nollette’s estateJan 27, 2026 9:00 pm - Theresa Nollette, a dedicated social worker, left a $78,000 donation to PADS of Elgin from her estate, presented by her husband Michael Janusz.
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Hanover Township Tutoring Program to kick off for spring semesterJan 27, 2026 4:03 pm - The Hanover Township Tutoring Program kicks off on Feb. 10 at the Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in grades 2-8. Students in grades 9-12 can register for math tutoring.
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CCSD21 to open kindergarten and new student registration Feb. 2Jan 27, 2026 3:58 pm - Community Consolidated School District 21 has announced that registration for incoming kindergarten and new students for the 2026-27 academic year will open on Monday, Feb. 2.