Mundelein Submitted Content
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 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.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 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.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Mundelein earns 2025 Tree City USA, Growth Award Recognition from Arbor Day FoundationMay 11, 2026 2:51 pm - The Arbor Day Foundation named Mundelein a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.
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College of Lake County names James Beckom as Chief Financial OfficerMay 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.
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AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregiversApr 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.
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Mundelein Parks Foundation Fires Up Meat Raffle Fundraiser for Recreation ScholarshipsApr 22, 2026 12:48 pm - Just in time for grilling season, Mundelein Parks Foundation is firing up the fun with the Third Annual Meat Raffle Fundraiser on Sunday, April 26, to raise money for recreation scholarships.
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Reach Rescue to break ground on new facility, expanding impact on animals in Lake CountyApr 20, 2026 3:23 pm - Reach Rescue will host a historic groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, May 2, to mark the beginning of construction on its new, state-of-the-art animal rescue facility, an important step forward in its mission to save lives and support animals in need in Lake County and beyond.
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College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim PresidentApr 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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Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.