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2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition
Tue, May 19, 7:00 PM
Elgin · The Hemmens Cultural Center
2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition
Tue, May 19, 7:00 PM
Elgin · The Hemmens Cultural Center
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Grand Opening of Zenova Med Spa: $10,000 in Giveaways, Specials & More
Saturday at 10:00 AM
South Elgin · Zenova Med Spa
Almost full
Grand Opening of Zenova Med Spa: $10,000 in Giveaways, Specials & More
Saturday at 10:00 AM
South Elgin · Zenova Med Spa
Going fast
Grand Opening
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
West Dundee · Snatched Doll Aesthetics
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Grand Opening
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
West Dundee · Snatched Doll Aesthetics
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Mainfreight Chicago Transport
Thursday at 3:00 PM
West Chicago · 27W364 North Ave
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Mainfreight Chicago Transport
Thursday at 3:00 PM
West Chicago · 27W364 North Ave
Book Lovers Bingo at Pollyanna Brewing
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
St. Charles · Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company - St Charles
Book Lovers Bingo at Pollyanna Brewing
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
St. Charles · Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company - St Charles
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Ecker Center – St. Charles Grand Re-Opening & Open House
Wednesday at 4:00 PM
St. Charles · Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - St. Charles Office
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Ecker Center – St. Charles Grand Re-Opening & Open House
Wednesday at 4:00 PM
St. Charles · Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - St. Charles Office
Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
Muffins with Mom Family Swim Event
Sunday at 3:00 PM
St. Charles · Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles
Muffins with Mom Family Swim Event
Sunday at 3:00 PM
St. Charles · Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles
“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
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Schwab Coaching Market Drive - Chicago
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
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Schwab Coaching Market Drive - Chicago
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Almost full
Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1700 Golf Rd, 2nd piso
Almost full
Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1700 Golf Rd, 2nd piso
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Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 7
Wednesday at 8:15 AM
Palatine · Wojcik Conference Center
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Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 7
Wednesday at 8:15 AM
Palatine · Wojcik Conference Center
The House Pour - Chicagoland Home Buying Seminar
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM
Geneva · The Kate at 318
The House Pour - Chicagoland Home Buying Seminar
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM
Geneva · The Kate at 318
Dunaway Brothers 20 Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00 PM
St. Charles · 3N800 Peck Rd
Dunaway Brothers 20 Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00 PM
St. Charles · 3N800 Peck Rd
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
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Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Saturday at 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
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Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Saturday at 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success
Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM
Schaumburg · 130 S Roselle Rd
Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success
Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM
Schaumburg · 130 S Roselle Rd
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Water Safety Day!
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
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Water Safety Day!
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Barrington · North Commuter Lot
Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Barrington · North Commuter Lot
Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival
Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM
Palatine · Harper College
Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival
Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM
Palatine · Harper College

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Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 7

Ecker Center – St. Charles Grand Re-Opening & Open House

Mainfreight Chicago Transport

Schwab Coaching Market Drive - Chicago

2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition

2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition

Grand Opening of Zenova Med Spa: $10,000 in Giveaways, Specials & More

Grand Opening of Zenova Med Spa: $10,000 in Giveaways, Specials & More

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Mainfreight Chicago Transport

Mainfreight Chicago Transport

Book Lovers Bingo at Pollyanna Brewing

Book Lovers Bingo at Pollyanna Brewing

Ecker Center – St. Charles Grand Re-Opening & Open House

Ecker Center – St. Charles Grand Re-Opening & Open House

Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience

Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience

Muffins with Mom Family Swim Event

Muffins with Mom Family Swim Event

“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance

“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance

Schwab Coaching Market Drive - Chicago

Schwab Coaching Market Drive - Chicago

Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento

Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento

Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 7

Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 7

The House Pour - Chicagoland Home Buying Seminar

The House Pour - Chicagoland Home Buying Seminar

Dunaway Brothers 20 Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting

Dunaway Brothers 20 Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting

Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration

Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration

Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event

Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success

Water Safety Day!

Water Safety Day!

Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music

Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music

Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival

Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival

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