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Strawberry Fest Returns to Historic Long Grove June 26-28

Submitted by Jody Grimaldi
May 21, 2026 5:08 pm - From June 26-28, Historic Downtown Long Grove will once again transform into a lively celebration of music, food, family fun, and strawberry-filled indulgence as the village hosts its legendary Strawberry Fest.
CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grant

Submitted by Nicoleta Girloanta, CASA Lake County
May 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
Construction underway on CLC’s new sports complex

Submitted by the College of Lake County
May 18, 2026 2:21 pm - The College of Lake County baseball and softball teams will experience an impressive upgrade next spring with new fields and facilities at the future sports complex at the Grayslake Campus. Construction is in progress for the project set to be completed for the 2027 seasons.
Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger Run

By Katie Heraty, Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
College of Lake County names James Beckom as Chief Financial Officer

Submitted by the College of Lake County
May 06, 2026 2:50 pm - College of Lake County has appointed James Beckom as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Services and Finance, approved by the CLC Board of Trustees at its April 28 meeting.
Chocolate Fest to kick off festival season in Long Grove May 15-17

Submitted by Jody Grimaldi
May 06, 2026 12:19 pm - Festival season begins in Long Grove the only way it knows how: with chocolate.
Vernon Township hosts annual Town Meeting

Submitted by Vicarious Public Relations
Apr 29, 2026 1:45 pm - Vernon Township welcomed residents to its 176th annual Town Meeting on April 14.
AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregivers

Submitted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
Apr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.
College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim President

Submitted by the College of Lake County
Apr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.

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