Gurnee Submitted Content
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Afrofest brings day of rhythm, art and flavor to Lake CountyJul 28, 2025 11:05 am - Afrofest takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
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CLC theater presents ‘Hairspray: The Broadway Musical’Jul 07, 2025 4:18 pm - Get ready for a big show packed with big hair, big talent and even bigger heart. The College of Lake County theater department has announced its summer production of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” set to dazzle audiences at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. This vibrant, high-energy show will run from July 18-27.
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Mainstreet Realtors: Buyer demand holds strong as suburban home prices hit new highsJun 20, 2025 4:22 pm - The Chicago area’s suburban housing market is heating up again, with more homes under contract in May, even as prices continue to increase. Pending sales rose in both the detached and attached markets, signaling strong buyer interest.
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Roller coaster enthusiasts gather for 47th annual Coaster ConJun 13, 2025 6:19 pm - The American Coaster Enthusiasts, the world's largest amusement park fan organization, is hosting its 47th annual Coaster Con, a celebration of roller coasters at various parks in the region.
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CLC’s 2025 graduates celebrate milestones and new beginningsMay 21, 2025 11:31 am - Every one of the nearly 500 graduates who participated in the College of Lake County spring commencement has a different story. They all came together May 17 for a single celebration in front of more than 2,000 cheering family and friends, but each path to reaching the achievement was its own.
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College of Lake County welcomes incoming trustees and extends gratitude to outgoing trusteesMay 12, 2025 1:24 pm - College of Lake County recently welcomed newly elected community members Dawn Abernathy, M.A.T.; Celeste Flores, B.A.; and Janet Gibson, M.S.; and CLC student Andrea Gomez to the board of trustees. Judge Stephen M. DeRue, 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Lake County, administered the oath of office at the meeting in the Grayslake Campus Conference Center.
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Warren Township High School to host 14th annual Live Arts FestivalApr 23, 2025 10:38 am - Warren Township High School invites the community to an evening of creativity, talent, and inspiration at the 14th annual live arts festival, taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the Almond Campus, 34090 N. Almond Road, Gurnee.
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Gurnee Park District lifeguards achieve Platinum Award from Ellis and AssociatesApr 21, 2025 11:56 am - Jeff Ellis and Associates, Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants, awarded Gurnee Park District the 2024 Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award. This is the ...
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Fear No Art Festival returns to CLC April 25-26Apr 15, 2025 3:56 pm - College of Lake County will host its 26th annual Fear No Art Festival April 25-26 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts.
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Self-Taught cellist Drew Wiegman to perform at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in GrayslakeMar 25, 2025 5:06 pm - Drew Wiegman, the self-taught improvisational cellist and TikTok sensation, will be performing his unique cello compositions in his hometown of Grayslake at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30.