Cook County Submitted Content
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A picture is worth 1,000 words but a song may be worth $1,000Jul 10, 2025 4:29 pm - The fourth annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest is open, offering cash prizes up to $1,000 for original songs with no thematic restrictions.
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West Suburban Community Pantry provides free summer camps, tutoring for kids in needJul 10, 2025 4:09 pm - Local summer camps supported by the West Suburban Community Pantry aim to provide underprivileged kids with opportunities to learn life skills through art, cooking, field trips, and more.
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St. James Theatre to present ‘Matilda the Musical’Jul 10, 2025 12:55 pm - St. James Theatre in Arlington Heights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” July 10-20.
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Lombard police launch Kids Summer Safety Challenge to promote safe riding habitsJul 09, 2025 9:13 pm - This summer, the Lombard Police Department launched the Kids Summer Safety Challenge to encourage children to practice safe habits while riding bikes, scooters, etc.
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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derbyJul 09, 2025 5:07 pm - The 156th Kane County Fair is a big fun-fair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.
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Cellist Jean Hatmaker to take the stage with Sinfonietta DuPageJul 09, 2025 12:26 pm - Cellist Jean Hatmaker solos in Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 with the Sinfonietta DuPage on July 22. Also on the program is Rosetti's "Symphonie de Chasse.“
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Schaumburg Summer Theatre opens 35th season with ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ musicalJul 09, 2025 11:34 am - The Schaumburg Summer Theatre is celebrating its 35th season with the Tony Award-winning musical “The Drowsy Chaperone,” running July 25 to Aug. 3 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts.
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Explore agricultural history at Elmhurst museum’s Family Farm Fest on July 13Jul 09, 2025 11:32 am - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting the free Family Farm Fest on July 13, featuring petting zoo, games, music, and more to celebrate “Acre: Our Farming Heritage” exhibit.
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‘Big the Musical’ in Buffalo Grove is a real family affairJul 09, 2025 10:37 am - Big Deal Productions, a program of the Buffalo Grove Park District, will present "Big The Musical," running July 18-27 at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
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Gail Borden Public Library to host ‘Summertime Songs’Jul 08, 2025 10:35 pm - Enjoy free summer concerts at Gail Borden Library such as Illinois Brass Band on July 17 and Chicago band Soda on Aug. 21.