Cook County Submitted Content
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District 214 students put investment skills to the test in annual competitionApr 20, 2026 11:02 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s annual Investment Competition brought together 90 students across 24 teams to compete in a fast-paced simulation of the financial world.
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Roselle Garden Walk returns July 11 with tour of seven gardensApr 17, 2026 4:17 pm - The Roselle Garden Walk returns July 11, featuring self-guided tours of six private gardens and one public garden with garden club representatives and Master Gardeners available to answer questions.
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League of Women Voters to host webinar on ‘Countering Citizens United’Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area and the League of Women Voters of Chicago will host a free webinar, “Countering Citizens United: Blunting the Influence of Money in Politics,” on Wednesday, May 6.
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Elgin Theatre Company’s ‘Fade’ explores culture and ambitionApr 16, 2026 12:05 am - Elgin Theatre Company wraps up its season with “Fade” by award-winning playwright Tanya Saracho. It follows Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist navigating the hurdles of a L.A. television writers' room, who strikes up a friendship with Abel, the building's custodian.
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MLB Pitch, Hit & Run back April 24 in NorthbrookApr 15, 2026 5:46 pm - Austin Mats is not a pro baseball player (he’s only 12) but he knows what it’s like to stand on the mound, ready to pitch, at Wrigley Field, Rate Field and American Famil...
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Memoriam Development’s ‘Nightshade: Vernal’ brings 10 chilling tales to ElginApr 15, 2026 12:56 pm - Memoriam Development's seventh horror anthology "Nightshade: Vernal" features 10 short plays with a spring theme, selected from worldwide submissions and directed by Nick Mataragas at Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin,
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Maine South High School presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’Apr 15, 2026 10:55 am - Maine South High School is proud to present “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” a bold and captivating production that brings one of the world’s oldest stories to life in a powerful new way.
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Historic 1888 pipe organ featured at Streamwood concertApr 15, 2026 10:47 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues April 19 at Immanuel UCC in Streamwood, featuring their 1888 organ that was restored in 1982 and enhanced with a digital console. Jeff Neufeld will perform works by Stanley, Bach, Clerambault, and Nevin.
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Folk favorite Anne Hills performs at Wesley’s in La Grange April 24Apr 15, 2026 10:20 am - Wesley's Place will host singer-songwriter Anne Hills on April 24 in La Grange. Hills is known for her soprano voice and has released dozens of albums with international acclaim.
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Bensenville Park District celebrates Earth Day with recycling, volunteering and family funApr 14, 2026 11:26 pm - Bensenville Park District will host Earth Day activities on April 25, including an e-recycling and document shred event, park clean-up, and family fun celebration.