Cook County Submitted Content
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Barrington UMC garden ministry growing fresh produce for local food pantriesMay 26, 2026 9:47 pm - Food pantries in Lake, Cook, Kane, and McHenry counties report persistent hunger as communities face financial strain, prompting Barrington United Methodist Church to expand their garden ministry which has produced over 290,746 pounds of vegetables for seven local food banks since inception.
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Kane County installing solar-powered flood detection system on high-risk roadsMay 26, 2026 6:23 pm - Kane County is implementing solar-powered flood warning signs on Dauberman Road in Kaneville Township, funded by a Powering Safe Communities grant from ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, to address increasing flood risks.
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‘Birthday Candles’ a touching finale of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s 2025-26 seasonMay 26, 2026 5:16 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle at McAninch Arts Center through June 7, following protagonist Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 101 as she bakes the same birthday cake using her grandmother's recipe.
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Schaumburg to celebrate Bike Month again with June eventsMay 26, 2026 9:49 am - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to celebrate Bike Month in June when a variety of fun activities will be offered.
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Students find purpose and community impact at West Suburban Community PantryMay 23, 2026 12:22 am - Local high school students are making significant impacts through volunteer work at West Suburban Community Pantry. Peyton Szydlowski, newly appointed president of the Pantry's Junior Board, has been volunteering since elementary school and emphasizes the importance of helping struggling community members.
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Oak Brook Park District’s annual Pink 5K raises over $28,000 for Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Open Arms FundMay 23, 2026 12:07 am - The Oak Brook Park District’s annual Pink 5K on May 9 raised over $28,000 for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund, which provides free mammograms for uninsured women.
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Oak Brook offers summer camps, programsMay 22, 2026 10:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District announces comprehensive summer programming featuring diverse camps, sports clinics, creative arts, cultural enrichment, and inclusive special recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘History of Her’ exhibit highlights trailblazing women from Chicago area historyMay 22, 2026 10:46 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum will debut “History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland,” an original exhibition running from May 29 to Aug. 9. The exhibit celebrates 250 years of influential women in the Chicago area, featuring pioneers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Jane Byrne, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.
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AAUW Elmhurst Branch seeks donations for annual used book sale June 25-28May 21, 2026 10:39 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will hold its annual Used Book Sale from June 25-28 at Jackson Elementary School, accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games through collection barrels at three locations starting June 15.