Cook County Submitted Content
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Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board announces funding guidelines for 2026-27 Grant CycleJul 14, 2026 4:02 pm - The Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board is pleased to announce that funding guidelines and application materials are now available for organizations seeking financial support to provide mental health, intellectual & developmental disability, and substance addiction services for residents of Palatine Township
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Three Ascension Illinois hospitals on Forbes’ inaugural ‘Top Illinois Hospitals’ listJul 14, 2026 11:46 am - Three Ascension Illinois hospitals, including those in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates, have earned spots on Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals by State” list.
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Community gathers at Elgin History Museum to mark 250 years since Declaration’s first public readingJul 13, 2026 9:36 pm - The Elgin History Museum hosted a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, as part of a nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of its first public readings in 1776.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers adds second performance marking Route 66’s 100th anniversaryJul 13, 2026 4:46 pm - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will celebrate Route 66's centennial with performances at Elmhurst Public Library on July 21 and Wood Dale Public Library on July 23, featuring stories, songs and historical imagery from the iconic highway's past.
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Prospect High School alum’s award-nominated documentary to premiere in ChicagoJul 13, 2026 2:15 pm - Prospect High School alumna Allison Walsh will celebrate the Chicago premiere of her documentary, “All of the Above,” on Saturday, July 25, as part of the Midwest Film Festival at the Ramova Theatre.
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Arlington Heights Garden Club names Scholarship recipientsJul 13, 2026 2:07 pm - The Arlington Heights Garden Club recently awarded $6,000 in scholarships. The Rotary Club of Arlington Heights contributed an additional $2,000 towards the scholarships.
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Harness the power of the sun at Creek Bend Nature Center’s EcoLabJul 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host "EcoLab: Fun in the Sun" on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles, featuring solar energy experiments for participants aged10 or older.
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Corn Fest and Craft Fair Aug. 1 at Community Church of Rolling MeadowsJul 13, 2026 1:20 pm - The 69th Annual Corn Fest and Craft Fair at Community Church of Rolling Meadows will return again this year in its traditional format. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, wit a Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the grounds is free.