Cook County Submitted Content
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Superheroes thrill kids of all ages at Villa Park’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 13, 2026 11:52 am - Villa Park hosted a Fourth of July parade that attracted a large crowd and featured entertaining characters including superheroes provided by Princess Lovie Entertainment in Lombard.
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Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9Jul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host their Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9. The standard price of Adult hardcover and softcover books is $3.
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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Food industry exec launches Floor Coverings International business serving the Northwest communitiesJul 10, 2026 11:34 am - After spending more than 20 years helping shape some of America’s most recognized food brands, local entrepreneur and mother of two Melissa Walters has traded corporate boardrooms for living rooms, launching her own Floor Coverings International franchise serving Des Plaines, Elmwood Park, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Edison Park, Irving Park and Norwood Park.
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Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2026 Jack Blane Community Service AwardJul 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Each year, Highland Park Community Foundation honors an individual whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the Highland Park-Highwood community.
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Kick up your heels at Country Western Yoga in Des PlainesJul 08, 2026 1:33 pm - Trade your work week stress for western charm at Country Western Yoga, a unique evening of fitness, food and fun from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 17, at the Shoreline Banquet Room in the Lakeview Center in Des Plaines.
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive July 14Jul 08, 2026 1:23 pm - Schaumburg will hold its next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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York Township’s America250 benefit draws nearly 2,000 attendees, raising over $30k for the food pantryJul 07, 2026 11:19 pm - York Township’s America250 benefit at Knolls Park in Lombard drew nearly 2,000 attendees and raised over $30,000 for the York Township Food Pantry through the Friends of York Township nonprofit organization.
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Community initiative provides free swim lessons for kids in Hoffman EstatesJul 07, 2026 1:34 pm - The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Swim for All, a new community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills.