Cook County Submitted Content
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DuPage ham radio club prepares for community emergency at National Field Day June 27-28Jun 23, 2026 12:37 am - The DuPage Amateur Radio Club is hosting National Field Day weekend in Elmhurst showing how emergency ham radio provides crucial communications when phone systems fail during disasters.
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South Barrington Police begin Fourth of July Traffic Safety CampaignJun 22, 2026 12:06 pm - The South Barrington Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run through July 6 to encompass summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.
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All-ages music and fun back on Tuesdays in downtown NorthbrookJun 22, 2026 11:52 am - From swing and jazz to rock, soul, pop, country, grunge and even a hip take on classical music, the Northbrook community’s summer date with free outdoor concerts is around the corner.
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Elk Grove artists paint the village’s history in colorful anniversary tributeJun 22, 2026 11:18 am - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elk Grove Village and the 60th anniversary of the Elk Grove Park District, the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village is exhibiting artworks at the Elk Grove Village Historical Museum.
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Community pride through preservation: How the Gifford Park Association protects Elgin’s architectural heritageJun 21, 2026 7:00 am - The Gifford Park Association is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Elgin’s historic neighborhoods. The group, founded in 1979, provides grants for home restoration, hosts monthly meetings, and organizes the annual Historic Elgin House Tour each September, showcasing significant homes to inspire preservation efforts and build community pride.
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Oak Brook Park District joins in 17th annual ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ on June 25Jun 20, 2026 12:15 am - The Oak Brook Park District will participate in the 17th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25, offering free 30-minute swimming and water safety lessons for children ages 3-12 at Swim Central.
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Kane County appoints Brian Dahl to new regional transit authority board, reappoints Joe McMahon to Metra boardJun 19, 2026 11:47 pm - The Kane County Board appointed Brian Dahl to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board and Pace Suburban Bus board, while reappointing Joe McMahon to the Metra board where he has served as chair since 2024.
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Lake Park summer civics program builds native plant rain gardenJun 19, 2026 11:45 pm - Lake Park High School’s “Civics in Action” summer program transformed a neglected courtyard into a native plant garden to support wildlife and pollinators while teaching students about environmental conservation and civic engagement.
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One in three people with migraines may face a newly recognized stroke riskJun 18, 2026 11:38 pm - New research reveals that middle-aged and older adults experiencing migraines with aura face a 73% higher risk of ischemic stroke. These migraines, affecting one in three migraine sufferers, cause temporary sensory disturbances like flashing lights and blurred vision.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.