Cook County Submitted Content
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Parker Players Theater Company presents ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ in BarringtonMar 30, 2026 3:07 pm - Parker Players Theater Company’s latest production — “The Lifespan of a Fact” by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell — is built on a real-life literary clash between essayist John D’Agata and fact-checker Jim Fingal.
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois to hold in person genealogy help session April 19 in NorthbrookMar 30, 2026 2:35 pm - “Breaking Brick Walls Together” will be the focus of the Sunday, April 19, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person meeting at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook.
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Athlete and volunteer nominations sought for Northbrook Park District’s Hall of FameMar 30, 2026 2:02 pm - The Northbrook Park District recognizes extraordinary local athletes and volunteers through its Hall of Fame, and encourages community members to submit their nominations for the next class of inductees by April 30.
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Hundreds of student scientists gather at Wheeling for IJAS Regional FairMar 30, 2026 1:42 pm - School-based science fairs date back nearly a century, but never has student work been more advanced or impressive than it is in contemporary high schools.
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Helping kids handle big feelings: GPS event offers coping strategies for young childrenMar 30, 2026 12:50 pm - GPS Parent Series presents "Coping Skills to Address Anger and Challenging Feelings" on April 9 via Zoom with licensed mental health counselor Janine Halloran as part of the Week of the Young Child celebration.
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Harper College to host Disability Symposium on disability justice in action on April 24Mar 30, 2026 11:42 am - Harper College’s 2026 Disability Symposium, “Beyond Awareness: Disability Justice in Action,” will explore how disability awareness can be transformed into meaningful action in classrooms and communities.
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Oak Brook Park District hosts food drive for The Salvation ArmyMar 28, 2026 11:41 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is collecting nonperishable food items and household goods at the Family Recreation Center through the end of April to support families in need.
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Longest-running alternative fuel event in the Midwest returns May 14 to WheatonMar 28, 2026 11:20 pm - The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation will host its annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on May 14, at Danada House in Wheaton, recognized as the longest-running clean transportation event in the Midwest.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.
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Dundee Backyard Garden Club plant sale on May 16 to fund student scholarshipsMar 27, 2026 12:49 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee, featuring perennials, grasses, native plants, vegetables, herbs and garden items from members' gardens.