Waukegan Submitted Content
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CLC’s SkillsUSA wins two medals at national competitionJul 06, 2026 11:53 am - Some of the brightest minds in the nation competed for College of Lake County during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, bringing home two bronze medals.
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Libertyville’s Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter awards DAR Community Service AwardJul 01, 2026 2:47 pm - The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR awarded Natalie Hilberg the DAR Community Service Award at our annual awards dinner held at Austin’s.
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Culver’s team members volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, pack 17,000 pounds of foodJun 24, 2026 1:28 pm - When it comes to serving their communities, local Culver’s team members are proving that their commitment extends far beyond the drive-through window.
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Forest preserves director, volunteer earn national honorsJun 24, 2026 12:34 pm - A Lake County Forest Preserves director and volunteer recently received national recognition for their contributions to conservation and public service.
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CLC’s Waukegan campus hosts art inspired by power of votingJun 16, 2026 2:01 pm - College of Lake County will host the fourth stop of artist and advocate Niki Johnson’s “Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise” tour as it travels across Illinois. The free exhibit runs 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through June 28 in Room 34-207 at the Lakeshore Campus, 34 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy Unit provides more than 10,250 hours of volunteer service in 2025Jun 15, 2026 1:33 pm - Whether assisting during emergencies, searching for missing persons, managing traffic at large-scale events, or helping secure community gatherings, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Unit have been serving the residents of Lake County for nearly five decades.
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From piping plovers to giant kelp, environmental film fest dives deep into natureJun 10, 2026 11:21 am - From the piping plovers by the shores of Lake Michigan to the giant kelp forests of New Zealand, 30 short and full-length films exploring humans’ impact on the environment will be featured at the inaugural Little Fort Environmental Film Festival in Waukegan.
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Lake County Sheriff’s K9 teams earn top honors, qualify for national competitionJun 08, 2026 11:17 am - Two Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 teams earned top honors and qualified for national competition after competing in the 2026 United States Police Canine Association Region 5 Certification Trials, Patrol Dog Trial, and Detection Dog Trial in Evansville, Indiana.
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Waukegan Park District hosts 35th annual Fishing DerbyJun 03, 2026 2:29 pm - The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 35th Annual Fishing Derby from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Bevier Park, 2255 W. York House Road.