Cook County Submitted Content
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PNC-Bears Homeroom Huddle: Where big dreams start smallMar 02, 2026 11:38 pm - PNC volunteers and former Chicago Bears player Henry Melton visited Tioga Elementary in Bensenville, engaging over 60 preschoolers through storytelling and activities.
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Broadway star Courtney Reed to be inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame March 27Mar 02, 2026 11:17 pm - Courtney Reed, an Elgin native ,will be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva as one of the youngest honorees in the organization's history.
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Wesley’s in La Grange hosts acoustic triple bill March 13Mar 02, 2026 10:48 pm - Wesley’s Place, a live music venue, will feature an acoustic triple bill on Friday, March 13 in La Grange.
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Voices of Hope Community Chorus expands giving program; awards Wellness HouseMar 02, 2026 10:22 pm - The Voices of Hope Community Chorus is expanding its community contributions program for 2026, naming Wellness House in Hinsdale, as its spring award recipient.
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Flower power: Local farmers tap into growing demand for fresh-cut bloomsMar 02, 2026 5:45 pm - When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience.
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Mount Prospect Woman’s Club and GFWC Illinois offer scholarshipsMar 02, 2026 2:17 pm - The Mount Prospect Woman’s Club GFWC will be awarding one $1,500 merit-based college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Mount Prospect and planning to attend a college, university, community college or trade school in Illinois
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Prairie Lakes Fitness celebrates grand reopeningMar 02, 2026 1:57 pm - The Des Plaines Park District has announced the Grand Opening Celebration of the newly renovated Prairie Lakes Fitness, inviting the community to experience a refreshed, modern space designed to elevate health, wellness and connection.
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Schaumburg partners with local restaurants for Schaumburg Bites promotionMar 02, 2026 1:19 pm - The village of Schaumburg is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate seven decades of community, growth and local pride with the launch of the Schaumburg Bites Menu this March.
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Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanityFeb 27, 2026 11:05 pm - JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q and As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.
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Donor Club of Elgin raises $14,000 for local charities at annual Book ReviewFeb 27, 2026 5:22 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin's annual Book Review last fall featured Leslie Goddard presenting "AKA Lucy," a tribute to Lucille Ball, and attracted over 200 attendees while raising $14,000 for local nonprofits.