Cook County Submitted Content
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College of DuPage awarded $4 million federal grant to expand aviation and drone programsJan 20, 2026 7:20 pm - College of DuPage was awarded a $4 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support and expand its Aviation Management and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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Schaumburg Student Film Fest adds scholarship to 19th annual eventJan 20, 2026 4:25 pm - The Screen Test Student Fest, a Midwest-based festival showcasing short films by student filmmakers, has added a new scholarship award to its lineup of cash prizes for its 19th annual event.
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Hanover Township offers free tax preparation at Senior CenterJan 20, 2026 1:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
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CODCON brings gaming and anime to College of DuPage April 17-19Jan 20, 2026 1:39 pm - The College of DuPage is hosting CODCON, a three-day gaming and anime event on April 17-19. It features role-playing, video games, tabletop games, cosplay, anime cafe, costume contests, and more.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Free tax preparation available at Hanover TownshipJan 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, in Bartlett. Appointments are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 26. Appointments will not be scheduled after April 6.
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Maryville Academy expands early childhood services through Maryville Child Development CenterJan 20, 2026 12:51 pm - Maryville Academy continues to strengthen its commitment to early childhood education through the Maryville Child Development Center, formerly known as Holy Family Childcare Center and Presence Holy Family Child Care.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.