Lake Zurich Lifestyle
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Lake County forest preserves to add ‘important pieces’ with $3 million in land purchasesNov 02, 2026 5:18 pm - The Lake County forest preserve’s holdings are set to expand by about 85 acres with two pending acquisitions that will cost about $3 million.
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Go wild. Stay smart. A dozen ways to enjoy a safe day at the forest preserves.Nov 02, 2026 3:34 pm - Every adventure in the Lake County Forest Preserves begins with a single step, but the best ones begin with a little preparation. Whether you’re exploring a woodland trail, paddling down the river or enjoying a picnic, a few smart habits can help ensure your visit is safe, relaxing and memorable.
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary peace pole donation to be installed soon in Cook ParkOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Cook Park is the center of community activities in downtown Libertyville. But a coming attraction is meant to give pause and prompt reflection on the message.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-31Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like hostas, “Gardening in the 1970s,” and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops.
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Mariano’s in Vernon Hills hosting special pet adoption event in partnership with PAWS ChicagoOct 16, 2026 5:18 pm - Mariano’s, 1720 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills is hosting a special pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 17, in partnership with PAWS Chicago and local animal welfare organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats in need.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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‘My favorite project’: Civics Forum gives suburban high school students up close look at local governmentOct 15, 2026 9:56 am - Some suburban high school civics students are learning firsthand how government works by watching it in their own backyards. And in one notable instance, they are given a test drive behind the steering wheel at a Civics Forum.
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