Lake Bluff Lifestyle
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'He shook the hand of Lincoln': Last soldier in Lake County to serve in the Civil War to be honoredOct 05, 2023 5:00 am - Silas Nichols died in 1945 but a special service Saturday will culminate a long mission to find and honor him as the last Union Civil War veteran in Lake County. A grani...
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Festivals Oct. 6-12: Oktoberfests, Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Scarecrow Fest and moreOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Ongoing Keller's Farmstand Fun Fall Festivities: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Keller's Farmstand Oswego, 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego. Features a...
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Lake County residents form a hiking groupOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Lake County Hikers was formed in January 2022 by Vernon Hills resident Traci Fein and has since added more than 1,000 members. Fein loved hiking in the Lake County Fore...
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Great Highwoood Pumpkin Festival returns to compete for most jack-o'-lanterns on displayOct 03, 2023 6:01 am - Celebrate Highwood will hold the 13th annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Oct. 6-8. The festival will once again go for the World Record for the most jack-o'-lanterns...
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'It takes everybody on board': Volo Bog needs stewards to protect rare and endangered speciesSep 23, 2023 1:00 am - Supporters of natural area in Lake County seek dedicated volunteer stewards
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From Pandemic Struggles to Triumph: 24-Year-Old Carcinoma Survivor Finds New Life as Young AdultSep 19, 2023 1:00 am - For most 23-year-olds, starting careers out of college and getting acclimated to the "real world' is difficult enough without a global pandemic and cancer diagnosis. Yet...
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Discover the beauty of native trees and shrubs with Lake Forest Open Lands' Director of Land Stewardship, Heather Decker and Julia Lunn, Director of Engagement!Sep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Join Lake Forest Open Lands for an enlightening journey through the wonders of native trees and shrubs as we invite you to "Take a Stroll with Heather Decker," our estee...
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Behind-the-scenes access part of new Volo Museum toursSep 17, 2023 11:00 pm - For the first time in its 63-year history, the Volo Museum is offering guided tours, included at no additional charge with regular admission. Tours are available at 11 a...
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Suburbs to remember Sept. 11 with ceremonies, servicesSep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Communities across the suburbs will observe the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies. Aurora The Aurora fire and police ...
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Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves launches Illinois Beach volunteer community Sept. 16Sep 05, 2023 11:00 pm - The beauty of Illinois Beach Nature Preserve in Zion is undeniable, and as a home to over 50 endangered and threatened species, so too is its ecological importance. But...