Waukegan Lifestyle
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Pucks for Autism hockey tournament raises $125K for new adaptive playgroundJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Hockey players with every skill set hit the ice last month to help those impacted by autism. More than 650 players participated in the Pucks for Autism event held at Gl...
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Volunteers stuff hundreds of backpacks with school supplies for students in Lake CountyJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The kids at Carman Buckner Elementary School in Waukegan are in for a windfall this upcoming school year. They just don't know it yet. The award-winning educational toy...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Festivals: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Taste of Summer & moreJul 14, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 15; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 16-17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kane County Fai...
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Festivals July 9-15: Dog Days of Summer, Rockin' Ribfest, Kane County Fair & moreJul 07, 2021 10:30 am - This weekend Lake County Greek Fest: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 9-11, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O'Plaine Road, Libertyville. Gre...
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Schaumburg trustee recognized for 30 years of dedicated serviceJul 01, 2021 6:00 am - • Congratulations to village of Schaumburg Trustee George Dunham, who was recognized at the June 22 village board meeting for his 30 years of dedicated service to the bo...
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Where to find carnivals, fests and July 4 parades in the suburbsJun 30, 2021 12:00 pm - MainStreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy l...
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New general manager named as Lake County Fairgrounds returns from pandemic pauseJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake County Fairgrounds & Events Center in Grayslake has a new general manager, as operations at the facility ramp up and a scaled-down county fair approaches. Shann...
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Wine, Women & Shoes event benefits A Safe PlaceJun 27, 2021 11:00 pm - A Safe Place is "going from fear to fierce" for this year's virtual Wine, Women & Shoes event beginning Friday, July 9, and concluding with a virtual broadcast July 16. ...
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United Way of Lake County hosting school supply driveJun 23, 2021 1:00 am - United Way of Lake County is adding a drive-through event to its annual school supply drive, which continues through July 15. The drive-through will be from 10 a.m. to 2...