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Lombard Garden Club explores ‘Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails’Jan 06, 2026 10:01 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting Cindy Crosby, a Master Gardener and natural history writer, who will speak on "Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails" at their Jan. 23 meeting.
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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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Bliss out at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ Orchid ShowJan 06, 2026 4:38 pm - Tickets go on sale Jan. 13 for Chicago Botanic Garden's annual Orchid Show, opening Feb. 7. Featuring vibrant orchid displays with 1960s and ’70s themes; special events like Orchids After Hours, Silent Disco nights; and the Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale.
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Big Game fundraiser to support Maryville Feb. 8Jan 06, 2026 4:24 pm - Valley Lodge Tavern will host a Big Game Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at its Wilmette location, with proceeds benefiting Maryville Academy and its programs serving children and families.
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The Doo Wop Project dazzles at Schaumburg Prairie Center Jan. 17Jan 06, 2026 3:31 pm - The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will present The Doo Wop Project at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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Nominations now open for Supervisor’s Community Service AwardsJan 06, 2026 2:14 pm - Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Annual Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire Community Service Awards.
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Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheonJan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
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Des Plaines Garden Club to watch Audrey Hepburn’s garden tourJan 06, 2026 12:16 pm - The Des Plaines Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Jan. 8 at the Des Plaines Public Library. After the business meeting, the club will watch a movie about Audrey Hepburn's favorite gardens worldwide.
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Advocate Sherman Hospital heart patient unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears gameJan 05, 2026 3:56 pm - Diana Esposito, a 72-year-old heart patient from Elgin, was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony Jan. 4, marking her recovery from a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure at Advocate Sherman Hospital.
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Hoffman Estates hosts 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Jan. 19Jan 05, 2026 2:17 pm - Join the Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission to celebrate its 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19.