Grayslake incorporated in 1895. The town now boasts more than 20,000 people.
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Set in the heart of Lake County, Grayslake is home to more than 20,000 people.
It's not Lake County's largest town, but it sure has plenty to offer residents and visitors.
Downtown Grayslake features shops, restaurants and other attractions in a traditional setting.
The Lake County Fairgrounds is a bustling center of activity during the summer months.
And the College of Lake County has courses on a wide array of subjects, as well as theater productions, civic programs and other activities.
We spent some time roaming around Grayslake, photographing things that caught our eye. Big things, little things and many in between. Things that make Grayslake a wonderful town.
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Grayslake's downtown area features unusual street posts.
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The Prairie Crossing residential subdivision is known for encouraging environmental conservation.
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Many of the homes at Prairie Crossing are brightly painted, setting them apart from other suburban neighborhoods.
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This metal turkey sculpture stands guard in a yard at Prairie Crossing.
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Grayslake has a prominent veterans memorial.
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This clock tower overlooks Grayslake's Millennium Court.
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Grayslake's village hall is at 10 Seymour Ave., not far from Center Street and the downtown shopping strip.
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By Russell Lissau/rlissau@dailyherald.comActivities and attractions abound in Grayslake - just look for these helpful signs.
By Russell Lissau/rlissau@dailyherald.comThe Grayslake Area Public Library operates at 100 Library Lane. This building opened in 1997.
The Daniel Barry Memorial Skate Park doesn't get a lot of use in the winter.
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The Brae Loch Golf Club, on Route 45 north of Route 120, is owned and operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Construction is underway at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
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The Lake County Fairgrounds hosts festivals, meetings, flea markets and of course the annual county fair.
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The mail building at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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The former Lake County Fairgrounds site remains undeveloped.
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Barns like this one near the Lake County Fairgrounds are a link to the region's rural past.
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The Lake County Farm Bureau's office is on Route 45 in Grayslake. It's another connection the region's agricultural past.
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Grayslake's Metra station is a popular spot for commuters who prefer to ride the rails.
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