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McHenry High School Tri-M Music Honor society earns top national awardJun 04, 2026 9:31 pm - McHenry Community High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society won the 2025-26 National Tri-M Chapter of the Year award from the National Association for Music Education, receiving a $1,000 scholarship and plaque after being runner-up last year.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competitionMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.
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Forest preserve commissioners to consider impact of new runway on Waukegan SavannaMay 29, 2026 7:52 pm - The process to secure approvals for a new runway at Waukegan National Airport continues Monday as Lake County forest preserve commissioners consider a resolution finding the project will not adversely impact the adjoining Waukegan Savanna.
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Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and funMay 29, 2026 2:55 pm - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions to celebrate the milestone and memories.
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Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approvalMay 29, 2026 11:35 am - Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.
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For things to do this spring and summer, try Lake CountyMay 28, 2026 11:30 am - Museums, amusement parks, live theater and tranquil gardens are some of the spring and summer options available in Lake County.