Cook County Submitted Content
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Bloomingdale Area Women in Business scholarships empower two local professionalsJul 07, 2026 1:30 pm - The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business awarded 2026 scholarships to Kelly Trip (human resources development) and Rakhi Mistry (special education) to support adult women advancing their careers through further education.
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Donate school supplies for Hanover Township backpack distributionJul 07, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual backpack distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Lombard’s Music on Maple Series continues July 10Jul 06, 2026 11:10 pm - The Lombard Historical Society's Music on Maple Street continues with Dave Hiltebrand on July 10 and Dawn Xiana Moon on Aug. 14 at the Bill Mueller Memorial Gazebo.
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Harper College Police launch Blue Envelope Program in partnership with the Autism Hero ProjectJul 06, 2026 12:57 pm - The Harper College Police Department is proud to join the Blue Envelope Program, a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel safer and more confident during interactions with law enforcement.
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Mount Prospect teen launches race for premature babies Aug. 9Jul 06, 2026 10:37 am - A local teen is turning his passion for running and his personal connection to premature birth into an event that gives back to families facing similar journeys.
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Water Street Naperville to feature regional artists at third annual fine art & crafts fairJul 05, 2026 9:44 pm - Water Street Naperville will host its third annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair on Sunday, July 12. The juried exhibition will feature 30 regional artists showcasing various media including paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, and glass.
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Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortageJul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
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Barrington History Museum hosts patriotic programs for America’s 250thJul 02, 2026 11:34 pm - Barrington History Museum celebrates America's 250th anniversary with special programs July 2-4, featuring musicians Chris Vallillo performing Lincoln songs and Stephen Foster music, plus historian Steve Duchrow presenting Carl Sandburg's Lincoln portrait.
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Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison named grand marshal for Barrington’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 02, 2026 11:14 pm - The Barrington Fourth of July celebration features Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison as parade grand marshal, who then will perform patriotic songs at noon.