Cook County Submitted Content
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Lombard Historical Society hosts Victorian Christmas celebrationsDec 10, 2025 9:46 pm - The Lombard Historical Society offers Victorian Christmas Tours, a Christmas Craft Hour, a Kids Christmas Tour, and a "Christmas on the Radio" performance to celebrate the holiday season.
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Volunteers honored at Elgin Area Chamber’s Thanksgiving luncheonDec 10, 2025 5:18 pm - Over 100 guests attended the 44th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon organized by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.Ten community volunteers were honored for their dedication and service to local nonprofit organizations.
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BGHS presents a musical storytelling of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’Dec 10, 2025 2:32 pm - Buffalo Grove High School’s Music Department presents the ninth annual Winter Celebration. This year’s event is a musical storytelling of the beloved classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
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Kane County Clerk’s office opens new satellite location in ElginDec 10, 2025 2:17 pm - The Kane County Clerk's office is opening a new satellite office in Elgin to provide services to the growing population in the northern part of the county. It will offer the same services as the main office in Geneva, including issuing birth, death and marriage certificates, and accepting passport applications.
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Gift drive ensures holiday dreams come true for 1,600 kids in needDec 10, 2025 2:08 pm - Kids Above All is seeking donations for children in their care to make for a bright holiday season.
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Handel’s sacred masterpiece gets festive twist with Camerata ChicagoDec 10, 2025 12:35 pm - The Camerata Chicago Orchestra and Choir will perform Handel's "Messiah" in three concerts this weekend in Chicago, Naperville and Hinsdale. The concerts will feature guest conductor Delta David Gier and soloists Emily Richter, Lauren Decker, Daniel Espinal, and Laureano Quant.
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Muddy, Buddy and Oprah: Harper library exhibit celebrates decades of campus performancesDec 10, 2025 10:59 am - A Harper College library exhibit spotlights campus appearances by legendary performers, highlighting the college’s rich history of music, culture and community engagement.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran Church to put on 35th annual Christmas pageantDec 10, 2025 1:21 am - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will present its 35th annual Christmas pageant "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!" on Dec. 14, featuring an intergenerational cast and a festive reception.
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Marklund nurse case manager honored as employee of the yearDec 09, 2025 1:30 pm - Shannon Gardner, a nurse case manager at Marklund, was named the organization's 2025 employee of the year. The DeKalb resident has served in various roles at Marklund for 19 years, including direct care, administrative services, and her current role overseeing cases for community and residential residents.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.