Cook County Submitted Content
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Mentorship lifts first-generation scholars from District 211 to college successAug 27, 2025 11:49 am - With nearly 400 supporters in attendance, Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit group assisting first-generation college students, celebrated the success of 27 recent college graduates.
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U-46 financial services department receives ‘Accent on Achievement’Aug 26, 2025 4:26 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46’s financial services department was honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during the Aug. 18 board of education meeting for its excellent work in presenting the district’s budget.
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Schaumburg P.E.O. celebrates 12 members with more than 50 years’ serviceAug 26, 2025 1:59 pm - Volunteer organizations either die or thrive through the loyalty of their members. Judging from the numbers, Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) is thriving.
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40-year old Elgin family business, Brittain’s Express Oil starts major building renovationsAug 25, 2025 11:27 pm - Brittain’s Express Oil and Lube in Elgin announced that it has temporarily closed its shop for renovations. The closure is expected to last several weeks as the facilit...
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New pastor to be installed at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchAug 25, 2025 4:50 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will install Rev. Kristian Johnson as its new pastor on Sept. 14 in a special service involving ELCA leaders.
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Join Lutheran Home’s 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s TeamAug 25, 2025 2:48 pm - Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights has announced its participation in the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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Village of Wheeling receives Silver Award from International Economic Development CouncilAug 25, 2025 2:25 pm - The village of Wheeling is has announced that its Choose Wheeling website, ChooseWheeling.com, has been recognized as a Silver Winner in the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards presented by the International Economic Development Council.
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Lake Park High School Class of ’75 holds reunionAug 25, 2025 1:55 pm - The Lake Park High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50th high school class reunion on Sept. 20.
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Fremd High School junior wins consecutive martial arts championshipsAug 25, 2025 1:47 pm - Fremd High School junior Adam Feng has once again showcased his dominance in martial arts, capturing nine gold medals this summer at the 2025 Presidential Wushu Cup and the seventh USA International Martial Arts Championships. These victories come just months after Feng’s four-gold-medal performance at the Golden State International Championship in May.
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See a Taylor Swift tribute, a legend reimagined and comedy gold at the James Lumber Center this fallAug 25, 2025 1:07 pm - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres.