Cook County Submitted Content
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COD offers discounted college courses for high school seniorsFeb 04, 2026 10:07 pm - College of DuPage is offering a new College Jumpstart program for rising high school seniors, allowing them to earn up to 4 transferable general education courses at a 50% tuition discount.
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Silence speaks volumes at ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalFeb 04, 2026 5:05 pm - Neuqua Valley High School's film "King of Hearts" won Outstanding Achievement in Cinema and the Audience Choice Awards at the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival. Vernon Hills and Homewood-Flossmoor high schools also won the Outstanding Achievement Awards.
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Long Grove warms up with Cocoa Crawl Feb. 7Feb 04, 2026 1:44 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 7, the village of Long Grove invites families, friends, and cocoa lovers of all ages to bundle up and stroll through one of Illinois’ most charming historic districts for the ninth annual Cocoa Crawl, from noon to 3 p.m.
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Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contestFeb 04, 2026 1:40 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus Council 654 is hosting its 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser on Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More gym in Elgin.
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Stories of Local Impact: Stephen & Tanya Davis, Lighting the wayFeb 04, 2026 12:53 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Stephen and Tanya Davis, a Wheaton couple whose generosity and leadership leave a lasting impact on DuPage County and beyond.
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Northwest Symphony Orchestra to present ‘FREEDOM!’ concertFeb 04, 2026 12:44 pm - The Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present “FREEDOM!,” an inspiring and emotionally charged concert program, on Sunday, March 22, in Arlington Heights.
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Dickens-themed dinner at Metropolis to feature ‘Food Glorious Food!’Feb 04, 2026 12:07 pm - This weekend, the spirit of Victorian London moves from the stage to the table with a special Dickens-themed dinner, “Food Glorious Food!” at the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights.
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Lake Park Film Appreciation Society presents ‘The Big Sleep’ for Valentine’s DayFeb 04, 2026 11:43 am - Lake Park High School's Film Appreciation Society is hosting a screening of the 1946 film noir "The Big Sleep" on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in celebration of Valentine's Day and classic Hollywood couples.
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American Wind Band holds 26th annual scholarship auditions for young musiciansFeb 04, 2026 10:56 am - American Wind Band is hosting its 26th annual scholarship auditions for talented young band musicians in eighth grade and high school.
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Test your skills at Hard Water Classic Ice Fishing Tournament Feb. 7Feb 04, 2026 10:01 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve.