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Give Life to the Max: Blood stem cell transplant "gave life" to Cook County native diagnosed with leukemia at age two

Nov 07, 2025 10:43AM ● By Content Editor

the Max" event at The Hub in honor of the statewide Give to the Max Day, focusing on two important ways to support and give thanks for life: blood donation and registration for the national blood stem cell donor registry. Today, we're sharing a third story from Cook County-born Martina Summer Hall - Boreal - Nov 7, 2025

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Voters approve Cook County School District $6.65 million referendum by small margin in a special election on November 4

Nov 05, 2025 06:54AM ● By Content Editor

On Tuesday, November 4, community members voted to approve the Cook County School District $6.65 million referendum, which will unlock a $5 million grant from the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRR) and fund improvements to the district’s performing arts center, outdoor learning environments, and athletic facilities - Boreal - Nov 5, 2025

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Cook County ISD 166 bond referendum to be decided today, November 4, 2025: Final drop-off and in-person voting instructions

Nov 04, 2025 09:50AM ● By Content Editor

Today, November 4, 2025, marks Election Day, and for registered voters in Cook County, a single item will be decided: the ISD 166 Special Election School Bond Referendum - Boreal - November 4, 2025

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Person rescued from Lake Superior near Grand Marais lighthouse, Artist's Point, amid gale warning

Nov 03, 2025 10:27AM ● By Content Editor

A woman was rescued from Lake Superior on Sunday, November 2, 2025, around 5 p.m. after being swept into the water while walking to the Grand Marais lighthouse - Boreal - November 3, 2025

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Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Orvis Lunke

Nov 02, 2025 05:44AM ● By Editor

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Orvis Lunke - Boreal Community Media - November 2, 2025

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Over 250 people gathered to celebrate leadership, tourism, and connection at the 2025 Cook County Chamber and Visit Cook County Annual Fall Gala

Oct 31, 2025 09:59AM ● By Content Editor

Over 250 Cook County Chamber of Commerce members, business owners, community members, and hospitality workers joined together at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino to celebrate leadership, tourism, and connection at the 2025 Chamber and Visit Cook County (VCC) Annual Fall Gala - Boreal - Oct 31, 2025

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Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Get ready for an "extra" hour of sleep

Oct 31, 2025 08:40AM ● By Content Editor

This weekend, most Americans will turn their clocks back (or have them automatically set back on their phones and other devices) to end Daylight Saving Time (DST) and return to standard time - Boreal - October 30, 2025

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Updated: Cook County individuals and businesses offer support as November food assistance funding uncertainty remains

Oct 31, 2025 08:24AM ● By Content Editor

As the deadline approaches, communities are coming together to assist those facing food insecurity. In Cook County, businesses and individuals are making public, direct offers of aid - Boreal - October 27, 2025

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Support available for Cook County families and their pets through new Pet Food Pantry

Oct 31, 2025 08:18AM ● By Content Editor

As families and individuals across the nation feel the effects of rising costs and reduced federal benefits, a new effort in Cook County has launched ahead of schedule to support households and their animals - Boreal - October 30, 2025

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"Give Life to the Max": Community member Robert Hackett shares his blood stem cell transplant journey after cancer diagnosis

Oct 29, 2025 11:36AM ● By Content Editor

Community member Robert Hackett's life drastically changed following what began as a routine blood draw at a Veterans' hospital. The results came back with a platelet count of 1.4 million, exceeding the high end of the normal range (400,000), which led to a diagnosis of Myelofibrosis, a form of bone marrow cancer - Boreal - Oct 29, 2025

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