Cook County Submitted Content
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.
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USDA funds local food waste projectsDec 21, 2024 12:56 am - USDA invests over $7.5 million in 26 projects across 15 states to reduce food waste through composting and waste diversion, supporting climate and food security goals.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2024Dec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Our top images for the month of November in the Daily Herald’s reader photo contest range from the wonders of the world, like the ancient pyramids in Giza or mountain ranges in New Zealand, to the small scenes of beauty found on a city street.
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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CAC invites residents to choose an act of kindness on GivingTuesdayNov 22, 2024 5:59 pm - CAC invites community residents to consider an intentional act of kindness as a GivingTuesday gift on Dec. 3.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2024Sep 05, 2024 7:50 am - August was a month for capturing the vibrant colors of summer with photos of birds and butterflies, flowers and frogs.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2024Aug 11, 2024 6:00 am - July saw a bevy of beautiful images submitted by our readers. Taking top honors is 11-year-old Brooke Rotter of South Elgin with an amazing photo she took of her sister, ...