Diamond Lake
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Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicksJun 16, 2026 6:47 pm - A remarkable chapter in the continuing story of the federally endangered piping plover is unfolding as four eggs washed away in a storm and exposed to elements for more than 12 hours were recovered and have hatched.
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Girls soccer: Lake County captain Krakowski completes stellar four seasons at Libertyville in styleJun 16, 2026 2:17 pm - The role of a captain cannot be understated. Not only whoever wears the armband leads by example on and off the pitch, but also is a key component in keeping her teammate...
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CLC’s Waukegan campus hosts art inspired by power of votingJun 16, 2026 2:01 pm - College of Lake County will host the fourth stop of artist and advocate Niki Johnson’s “Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise” tour as it travels across Illinois. The free exhibit runs 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through June 28 in Room 34-207 at the Lakeshore Campus, 34 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.
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Mundelein police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shootingJun 15, 2026 5:53 pm - Mundelein police Monday released bodycam video of a deadly officer-involved shooting last month that has led to calls for the officer’s firing and a planned protest outside village hall later this week.
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy Unit provides more than 10,250 hours of volunteer service in 2025Jun 15, 2026 1:33 pm - Whether assisting during emergencies, searching for missing persons, managing traffic at large-scale events, or helping secure community gatherings, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Unit have been serving the residents of Lake County for nearly five decades.
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LHS graduates earn national and international chemistry honorsJun 15, 2026 12:17 pm - Community High School District 128 has announced the outstanding achievements of recent Libertyville High School graduates Eli Cui and Eddy Li, who continue to distinguish themselves in the field of chemistry both nationally and internationally.
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Top Chicagoland chefs face off at Culinary Fight Club’s Bougie Burger Battle in Long GroveJun 15, 2026 11:25 am - Culinary Fight Club returns to Long Grove for its Season XI competition, The Bougie Burger Battle, where some of Chicagoland’s most talented chefs, pitmasters, culinary instructors, and private chefs will compete to create the ultimate gourmet burger.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.