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Higher science proficiency, graduation rates among highlights of 2026 Illinois Report Card

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Oct 30, 2026 9:02 am - More suburban fifth and eighth graders are showing proficiency in mastering core science concepts from studying matter and its interactions to problem-solving engineering design, according to the 2026 Illinois Report Card released Friday.
Neighbors helping neighbors: Antioch Traveling Closet hosts free monthly giveaways where those in need can ‘shop’ for necessities

By Kim Becker | Daily Herald Correspondent
Oct 30, 2026 6:42 am - “Everyone needs a helping hand at one time or another,” says Lisa Fisher of Antioch. Which is why she started the Antioch Traveling Closet 13 years ago to help her neighbors in need with everything from clothing and shoes to school supplies and toiletries at free monthly giveaways.
Girls volleyball roundup: Libertyville clinches fourth straight regional title with win vs. Fremd

By John Leusch
Oct 30, 2026 6:00 am - Libertyville's girls volleyball team, top-seeded in the Class 4A Lake Zurich sectional, kept its banner season alive on Thursday night with a 25-18, 22-25, 25-23 victory ...
Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbs

By Chris Gerke
Oct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
Why e-bikes are causing Buffalo Grove Park District to scrap project

By Steve Zalusky
Oct 29, 2026 6:01 pm - Buffalo Grove Park District leaders discussed plans Wednesday for several upcoming facility upgrades, and one project they’re dropping because of e-bikes.
‘Transformative’ Hainesville Road project set to begin this year

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 29, 2026 5:08 pm - More than five years after the first community input session, a project expected to have a big impact on vehicle and nonmotorized travel in central Lake County is expected to get underway this year.
Ahead of schedule: Even with few seniors, Grant delivers best record in 14 years

By Mike McGraw
Oct 29, 2026 4:36 pm - Grant defied outside expectations by finishing 7-2 this season, but coach Tim Norwood always felt this young team was ready to win.
Demonstrators again disrupt Mundelein board meeting

By Russell Lissau
Oct 29, 2026 4:06 pm - For the second time this week, demonstrators upset about a Mundelein woman’s fatal shooting by police disrupted a village board meeting Thursday.
Tadelman’s Spooktacular Asylum returns with block party for charity

Submitted by Rick Tadelman
Oct 29, 2026 2:37 pm - On Oct. 31, Rick Tadelman's Spooktacular Asylum in Buffalo Grove is hosting a Halloween block party, featuring games, DJ entertainment, and an expanded haunted display across multiple yards. The charity event benefits the American Cancer Society
Explore Preserves After Dark on Illuminated Trails

Submitted by the Lake County Forest Preserves
Oct 29, 2026 2:32 pm - Lake County Forest Preserves offer two illuminated trails Nov. 1 through March 14.

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