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‘Ready to go’: Ambitious Lakewood Forest Preserve improvements entering home stretchJan 05, 2026 7:43 pm - The transformation of the core area of Lake County’s largest forest preserve is expected to be substantially complete by the end of the year.
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Entertainment venues, grocery stores and more on tap for suburbs in 2026Jan 02, 2026 8:52 am - Pickleball courts, child day care facilities, data centers and restaurants have been popping up or proposed throughout the suburbs but they won’t be the only newcomers in 2026.
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Why is it called Half Day Road? Learn about that and other surprises at the Lake County History SymposiumJan 01, 2026 5:35 pm - History buffs and those with a general curiosity can learn how researchers separate myth from fact during the upcoming Lake County History Symposium.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2025Dec 30, 2025 3:57 pm - The top finishers in December’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from ferocious to serene.
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The Barn Steakhouse expanding with second location in Highland ParkDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Nine years after opening The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston, restaurateur Amy Morton is expanding north to the town where she was raised with a second location in Highland Park.
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Birds-eye view: Best drone photos of 2025 by Daily Herald staff photographersDec 23, 2025 2:44 pm - Daily Herald photographers share their favorite drone photos from 2025. A few of our best include Palatine fireworks, flag displays, northern lights and a fall harvest.
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Last-minute shopping? Visit Lake County’s largest vendor fairDec 18, 2025 3:57 pm - Santa’s Winter Wonderland Market, Lake County’s largest holiday vendor fair, will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at The Ten Hotel, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Dining out: Grab a bite with Santa, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve diningDec 16, 2025 8:10 am - There’s still time to enjoy a meal with Santa this weekend at The Greggory and LAGO. We’ve also got Christmas movie trivia at Tapville Social and options for dining out on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2025Dec 11, 2025 8:53 am - The top finishers in November’s amateur photo contest reflect the changing of the seasons, transitioning from the vivid colors of fall to the icy landscapes of winter.
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CPKC Holiday Train returns to Viking Park in GurneeDec 02, 2025 2:28 pm - The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Gurnee Tuesday, Dec. 9, as part of a free event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Depot Road, east of the railroad tracks.