Grandwood Park Submitted Content
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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New Exploremores cookie joins the lineup for the Girl Scout Cookie SeasonJan 08, 2026 12:10 pm - A new cookie called Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream, is being introduced this season. The troops in Girl Scouts Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are getting ready for the cookie season.
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Largest gift in CLC history as $6 million fuels student successJan 05, 2026 1:48 pm - The College of Lake County has received a transformational $6.065 million gift from Schreiber Philanthropy.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
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Giving in the W: Woodland Intermediate students donate to Lurie Children's HospitalDec 17, 2025 1:09 pm - Students at Woodland Intermediate School had the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way. Instead of using the ROAR cash they earned for showing ROAR behaviors to buy little toys and rewards for themselves, they purchased items from the ROARazon store to donate to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces Holiday Traffic Safety CampaignDec 15, 2025 2:28 pm - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns through Jan. 5.
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‘That’s how a community works’: Student helps food drive break recordsDec 11, 2025 10:42 am - Food insecurity is often a silent struggle, but this semester, the College of Lake County community responded with a loud message of support.
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Get in the holiday spirit with December performances at CLCDec 02, 2025 4:01 pm - College of Lake County (CLC) is ringing in the season with a joyful lineup of arts events designed to warm your spirit and bring holiday magic all month long. From enchanting concerts to beloved family traditions, the December schedule doesn’t disappoint.
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James Lumber Center Marquee Series tickets on sale nowDec 01, 2025 11:49 am - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County is cranking up the energy with its Marquee Series, showcasing live performance in an amped-up, eclectic lineup.
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Lake Lovers celebrate game-changing pilot for Lake County lakesNov 23, 2025 11:45 pm - The Lake County Lake Lovers 2025 Lake Monitoring Pilot successfully concluded its inaugural season, with volunteers contributing an estimated 2,800 hours and producing lab-quality results that saved lake groups a combined $100,800 in testing costs.