Diamond Lake Submitted Content
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Harper College and local high schools launch program for students to earn two degrees simultaneouslySep 11, 2026 11:55 am - The first cohort of over 40 students recently began College Now, a new program allowing high school juniors to earn an Associate in Arts degree and high school diploma simultaneously through a partnership between three school districts and Harper College.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2026 Holiday Happenings guideSep 10, 2026 9:38 am - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfasts with Santa, or other family events for free by Sept. 25 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with call for volunteersSep 09, 2026 11:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank joins Hunger Action Month this September, serving 570,000 neighbors monthly across 13 counties, exceeding peak COVID-era demand with 98 million meals distributed in fiscal year 2026.
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Harper College to commemorate 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remembrance ceremonySep 02, 2026 10:43 pm - Harper College will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a remembrance ceremony honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded.
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Learn about composting at Sept. 17 open house in GrayslakeSep 01, 2026 10:26 am - Whether you are struggling with a traditional backyard setup or want to explore advanced indoor methods, the Master Gardeners can help you get your pile back on track.
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CLC alum finds community, earns a full-ride scholarshipAug 31, 2026 2:50 pm - Jacqueline Johnson came to College of Lake County looking for a path and an affordable education and left with a full-ride scholarship to Southern Illinois University.
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‘We’re building family’: Harper College’s new Fire Academy cohort makes historyAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - Harper College's inaugural Fire Academy graduated 16 students after nine weeks of intensive training at the new Emergency Services Training Center, where they practiced firefighting skills including search and rescue, hazardous materials operations, and live-fire scenarios in the four-story fire tower.
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Harper College board appoints Tricia Elliott to fill vacancyAug 21, 2026 10:04 pm - The Harper College board appointed Tricia Elliott to fill the vacancy left by former board chair Bill Kelley's resignation, with her term running through April 2027 when she can run for election to the seat.
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Free Summer Shakespeare Shorts Aug. 21-23 in MundeleinAug 17, 2026 1:36 pm - The Kirk Players and the Mundelein Arts Commission are teaming up to present three evenings of free Shakespeare Shorts.
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Mundelein Arts Festival returns for 15th year with over 50 artistsAug 07, 2026 12:46 pm - The 15th annual Mundelein Arts Festival will take place Sept. 19-20 at Courtland Commons, featuring over 50 juried artists selling original works in various media including painting, photography, ceramics, and jewelry.