Cook County Submitted Content
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Hoffman Estates will collect holiday lights for recyclingNov 24, 2025 9:52 am - The village of Hoffman Estates wants to help residents keep holiday lights out of landfills by recycling them for free this season.
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More than 550 free turkeys were distributed to help needy families in Maine TownshipNov 24, 2025 12:39 am - Volunteers assisted in a turkey drive, loading boxes of Thanksgiving food items into cars. Over 550 Thanksgiving turkeys were donated to Maine Township families in need.
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Lake Lovers celebrate game-changing pilot for Lake County lakesNov 23, 2025 11:45 pm - The Lake County Lake Lovers 2025 Lake Monitoring Pilot successfully concluded its inaugural season, with volunteers contributing an estimated 2,800 hours and producing lab-quality results that saved lake groups a combined $100,800 in testing costs.
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Pioneer Park Gets ‘Year-Round Sunshine’ with new mural installationsNov 21, 2025 5:53 pm - Thanks to two new murals that now brighten the locker room entrance walls, Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights will have permanent sun, no matter the season or the weather.
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‘Reclaim my life’: Advocate Lutheran General leukemia survivor celebrating recoveryNov 21, 2025 5:44 pm - After battling leukemia last year and working to regain her strength, 50-year-old Nikki Mysliwiec is embracing a new chapter: healthy, hopeful and back to inspiring young learners in the classroom.
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Celebrate the season with Santa’s WorkshopNov 21, 2025 5:38 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a stop at Rolling Meadows Park District, inviting families to spend time creating magical holiday memories.
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Donate Toys for Tots at Vernon Area Library through Dec. 7Nov 21, 2025 5:30 pm - Brighten the holiday for a local child in need by donating to Toys for Tots at Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire by Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Wheeling Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency AwardNov 21, 2025 5:01 pm - The Wheeling Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
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Operation North Pole returns to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Dec. 20Nov 21, 2025 4:26 pm - The village of Rosemont welcomes the return of Operation North Pole to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Unwrap holiday fun with Santa photos and celebrations at Gail Borden LibraryNov 21, 2025 12:57 pm - Enjoy festive events for the whole family this holiday season at Gail Borden Public Library. Whether it’s shopping for great holiday gifts, visiting Santa, or completing some fun holiday crafts, the library has everything needed for a fun time this holiday season.