Lake Villa
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Authorities: Antioch man had child sex abuse materialsJan 09, 2026 11:08 am - An Antioch man is accused of possessing numerous images and videos of child sex abuse materials, many involving children younger than 13, officials said.
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‘It got big fast’: Ice fishing derby in Wauconda ending its run after 17 yearsJan 08, 2026 7:53 pm - After 17 years, The popular LVVA Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs Lake in Wauconda will be ending its run Jan. 30-31.
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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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How home gardeners can lessen impacts of climate changeJan 08, 2026 9:56 am - How home gardeners can use nature-based solutions to lessen the impacts of a changing climate is the topic of Green Drinks Libertyville meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Pizzeria de Ville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Live music, tours and more highlight WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaJan 08, 2026 9:55 am - Live music and more will be featured at WinterFest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
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Keys to Home event focused on making housing more affordable in Lake CountyJan 08, 2026 9:53 am - How to advocate for make housing more affordable in Lake County is the topic for Keys to Home, a community event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10 at the College of Lake County’s Lakeshore campus, 34 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.
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Free fun at Frosty Fest at Viking Park in GurneeJan 08, 2026 9:51 am - Frosty Fest will held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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Local students shine in athletics and the artsJan 07, 2026 3:38 pm - The community at Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 is proud to celebrate an outstanding season of student achievement across athletics and the performing arts.
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Small leaders, big hearts: Lake Villa District 41 students champion community serviceJan 07, 2026 2:08 pm - Leadership in Lake Villa District 41 isn’t just found in the front office; it is being practiced every day in the hallways and classrooms by students determined to make a difference.