Cook County Submitted Content
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Annual Great Descent rappelling event raises funds to end homelessness in DuPage CountyJan 09, 2026 8:54 pm - Sign up before May 7 for DuPagePads’ annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent, an innovative fundraising event where supporters rappel 12 stories down a hotel in Naperville to raise funds for ending homelessness.
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Get behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first freshwater mussel conservation centerJan 09, 2026 7:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is offering rare behind-the-scenes tours of its Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving visitors an up-close look at how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems.
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‘Winter Lights at Central Park’ concludes a record-breaking seasonJan 09, 2026 5:25 pm - The "Winter Lights at Central Park" event welcomed over 70,500 visitors for its inclusive and accessible holiday light display. It raised over $7,500 in donations for the People's Resource Center and the Oak Brook Park District Foundation.
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Roselle Lions Club warns of eye injuries from popular kids’ giftsJan 09, 2026 5:20 pm - Now that the holidays are over, the Roselle Lions Club and American Academy of Ophthalmology warn about eye injuries caused by toys like paintball, airsoft, and BB guns.
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New Exploremores cookie joins the lineup for the Girl Scout Cookie SeasonJan 08, 2026 12:10 pm - A new cookie called Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream, is being introduced this season. The troops in Girl Scouts Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are getting ready for the cookie season.
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Schaumburg Township assessor’s office open for tax appeals through Feb. 3Jan 08, 2026 9:41 am - Schaumburg Township residents can appeal their Cook County property taxes at the township through Feb. 3.
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$3 million in scholarship funds available for Fox Valley studentsJan 07, 2026 11:11 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Scholarship Program offers over 500 community-sourced scholarship funds worth over $3 million for Fox Valley residents to attend college, graduate school, or trade school.
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘Snapshots in Time’ to take you on a 250-year journeyJan 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director Dave Oberg will present a lecture titled "Snapshots in Time: 250 Years of Elmhurst History" on Jan. 11 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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Elgin exploring MLK’s enduring legacy in four-part seriesJan 07, 2026 4:12 pm - A series of four panel discussions will reflect on the continuing legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 14 in Elgin. They will explore King's significance as a theologian, civil rights leader, advocate of nonviolence, and voice against poverty.