Cook County Submitted Content
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‘Nunsense’ musical coming to The Lodge in Elgin April 10-19Mar 17, 2026 1:05 pm - Point2pointproductions presents "Nunsense" by Dan Goggin from April 10-19 at The Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin, featuring five nuns organizing a talent show to raise burial funds for four accidentally poisoned sisters.
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COD awarded $650k USDA grant to expand urban agriculture trainingMar 17, 2026 12:07 am - College of DuPage received a $650,000 USDA grant to expand sustainable urban farming training through the COD-FORWARD project, offering stackable certificates, hands-on training, and paid internships.
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Advocate Health offers $200,000 in scholarships for health care and STEM studentsMar 16, 2026 11:12 pm - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields. Applications must be submitted online by March 31.
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College essay expert to present ‘College Admission Essentials’ at GPS Parent SeriesMar 16, 2026 6:05 pm - GPS Parent Series hosts "College Admission Essentials" webinar on March 24 via Zoom, featuring bestselling author Ethan Sawyer who will provide expert guidance on navigating the competitive college admissions process
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Harper’s InZone Summer Camp returns with hands-on learning and creative explorationMar 16, 2026 12:44 pm - Harper College’s InZone Summer Sports and Enrichment Camp returns this summer with a wide range of hands-on classes designed for students ages 6-14.
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Let’s play two: Harper College baseball team set for games at Wintrust FieldMar 16, 2026 12:19 pm - Harper College’s baseball team will play a pair of double-headers at Wintrust Field, the home of minor league team the Schaumburg Boomers.
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Apply now for Backyard Garden Club of Dundee scholarshipMar 16, 2026 11:57 am - Each year, The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying students that are pursuing a career in agriculture, conservation, floriculture, and related fields.
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U-46 board honors Larkin High’s performance at state theater festivalMar 16, 2026 11:23 am - Twenty-five high school students were recognized by the Elgin Area School District U-46 board at its March 2 meeting for their outstanding achievements in the fine arts.
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Gail Borden Library to unveil final phase of ‘KidSpace Reimagined’ March 27Mar 15, 2026 10:38 pm - On March 27, Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will celebrate the grand opening of its 19,200-square-foot KidSpace with activities like a roving magician, face painting, crafts, and interactive displays.
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Elgin Community College hosts free ‘Experience ECC’ open house April 15Mar 15, 2026 9:57 pm - Elgin Community College hosts free "Experience ECC" open house on April 15, featuring campus tours, academic program exploration, and connections with faculty and staff for prospective students.