Lake County tourism honors:

Visit Lake County recognized nine businesses for their long-term partnerships during the organization’s recent Annual Luncheon Meeting at Cuneo Mansion & Gardens. The businesses that have helped promote tourism in Lake County for 20+ years are Courtyard by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee, Gurnee Mills, Lake County Fair Association, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Long Grove Historic Village, Ramada Inn Waukegan, Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor, and Tempel Lipizzans. “All of these partners have helped Visit Lake County grow, and our destination evolve into a popular vacation getaway for visitors of all ages,” said Maureen Riedy, president of Visit Lake County.