Cook County Submitted Content
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Aurora church celebrates 15 years in ministry with FaithFest XV Aug. 20Aug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora will celebrate 15 years in ministry with FaithFest XV on Sunday, Aug. 20. After 9:30 a.m. worship on the church lawn, the outdoor block p...
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Naperville Jaycees seek volunteers for the 2023 Last FlingAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, over the four days of Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees host the Last Fling, a festival attended by tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. T...
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Schools, don't ignore the law! Homeless kids need help, not barriersAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - While I often can't remember what I did a couple hours earlier, my memory of 30 years ago this August is etched in my head, heart and life. To my dismay, I've learned th...
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Get a glimpse of the past at Gail Borden Library history programsAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Discover fascinating stories from the past, both local and national, at programs that celebrate local history. These programs will take place at the Gail Borden Public ...
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Two local Freemasonry lodges award four scholarshipsAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge No. 1157 and the Oneida Masonic Lodge No. 337 in Cary recently awarded four scholarships to young people in pursuit of further education. F...
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The Hare Krishnas bring 5,000-year-old tradition to Bud Billiken ParadeAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The Bud Billiken Parade is the largest Afro-American parade and the second largest parade in America next to the Rose Parade. It is celebrated to honor black history and...
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AgeGuide announces caregiver services grant funding opportunityAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, is accepting applications for funding from nonprofit and local government organizations qualified to receiv...
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Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes honors SALUTE, INC., for 20 years of serviceAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Last week, Arlington Heights mayor, Tom Hayes, read a proclamation celebrating the 20th anniversaries of local nonprofits SALUTE, INC., and FamilyForward. Both organizat...
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Elmhurst University grad Julia Zickus awarded Phi Kappa Phi FellowshipAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Elmhurst University graduate Julia Zickus (Class of 2023) has been awarded an $8,500 fellowship from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which she will use to launch her...
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Pakistan Cultural Day celebrated in Maine Township to commemorate Pakistan's independenceAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - In Maine Township, the Pakistani American community celebrated its annual Independence Day Cultural Festival for the second time with enthusiasm and feelings. It drew p...