Cook County Submitted Content
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‘Giving Tree’ to spread holiday cheer in Roselle through gift donationsNov 10, 2025 8:14 pm - The Northwest DuPage American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1084 is hosting its annual "Giving Tree" program to provide holiday cheer to children, families, and veterans in the community. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 7.
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From continuing education to bestseller: Author Shelby Van Pelt’s journey to successNov 10, 2025 6:39 pm - Shelby Van Pelt developed early drafts of her novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures” in a College of DuPage continuing education writing workshop, highlighting the importance of being surrounded by a community of like-minded learners and the value of diverse perspectives and experiences.
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Advocate Good Shepherd launches food drive to address local food insecurityNov 10, 2025 4:09 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has started its annual food drive early this year and extended the collection period to address food insecurity in the northwest suburbs.
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College of DuPage offers new Ecological Restoration certificateNov 10, 2025 4:01 pm - College of DuPage’s new Ecological Restoration certificate teaches students how to restore natural functions to disturbed ecosystems. It emphasizes restoration techniques, local natural history, ecological concepts, and natural resource management policy.
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Lake County Partners in Aging: Supporting Independence, Dignity, and ConnectionNov 10, 2025 2:34 pm - For more than 20 years, Lake County Partners in Aging has been a trusted community resource dedicated to helping older adults live independently, with dignity and purpose.
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Debut novelist uses her cancer journey and love of fantasy fiction to inspire othersNov 10, 2025 1:38 pm - Colleen Ochab, of Roselle, was only 26 years old when she received some of the worst news any woman could get: she had breast cancer.
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District 88 hosts its second annual Baile to celebrate culture and connectionNov 10, 2025 1:15 pm - Addison Trail's HOLA Club hosted its second annual Baile, a social event with dancing as the main activity, themed “Dia de Muertos.“ Around 500 students from various high schools enjoyed live music from bands and a DJ, along with Mexican food and drinks.
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GPS program to explore food/mood connection and how to boost mental fitnessNov 10, 2025 12:09 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the GPS Parent Series will present “Nourishing the Modern Brain: The Food, Mood and Heath Connection” with bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Journey of Hope UMC to be next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ TourNov 10, 2025 11:46 am - The next stop on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will be Sunday, Nov. 16, at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin.
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Seigle Foundation hosts ‘Date Night’ matching EALA volunteers with nonprofitsNov 10, 2025 10:17 am - Seigle Foundation recently hosted a "Date Night" to connect Elgin Area Leadership Academy participants with local nonprofits seeking volunteers, offering both groups an opportunity to meet and learn about each other.