Waukegan
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Lake County’s consolidated 911 dispatch center now operating in LibertyvilleNov 07, 2025 3:40 pm - LakeComm, Lake County’s new, consolidated 911 emergency communications center, now is fully operational after integrating seven regional dispatch centers.
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LIHEAP applications are now open for all income-eligible householdsNov 07, 2025 1:37 pm - LIHEAP is a federally funded program that provides bill payment assistance to low- and fixed-income families during the winter heating season.
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Kids Above All dinner honors leaders supporting children and familiesNov 06, 2025 10:40 pm - Kids Above All is celebrating its 131st anniversary of building better lives for children and families impacted by poverty, violence, and injustice.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for October 2025Nov 06, 2025 11:00 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for October are a mirror into nature’s beauty.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 9-15Nov 06, 2025 12:24 am - A list of upcoming events and workshops hosted by garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area.
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What kind of region do you want to live in? CMAP seeks feedback on new ‘Century Plan’Nov 05, 2025 6:47 pm - CMAP is seeking input from residents across the region about how to create a better future. Housing, jobs, flooding and transportation are all in the mix for the agency’s next big project - the Century Plan.
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5 suburban community colleges selected among the Top 200 nationwide to compete for 2027 Aspen PrizeNov 05, 2025 2:03 pm - Five suburban community colleges are among the 200 institutions nationwide selected as eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
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Waukegan Park District to Host the 26th Annual Turkey TrotNov 05, 2025 1:40 pm - The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 26th Annual Turkey Trot at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark, at 3391 W. Beach Road.
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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Restaurants honor service members with special offers for Veterans DayNov 04, 2025 3:46 pm - Restaurants around the suburbs have special offers for veterans and active-duty military as they honor Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.