Waukegan Submitted Content
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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.
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CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grantMay 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
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Gear up for the ‘Roll to Ride’ Dodge Charger Scat Pack Grand Prize Giveaway and Memorial Day celebrations at American Place CasinoMay 20, 2026 1:26 pm - This May, the road to a brand-new ride starts at American Place Casino. AP Rewards Members will have the opportunity to transition from the gaming floor to the driver’s seat of a high performance 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
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Construction underway on CLC’s new sports complexMay 18, 2026 2:21 pm - The College of Lake County baseball and softball teams will experience an impressive upgrade next spring with new fields and facilities at the future sports complex at the Grayslake Campus. Construction is in progress for the project set to be completed for the 2027 seasons.
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Start Early breaks ground on Educare Lake CountyMay 18, 2026 2:09 pm - On May 11, Start Early welcomed local leaders and community partners to break ground on Educare Lake County, a new state-of-the-art early childhood program in Zion that will provide early learning and comprehensive family support services for children from birth to age 5.
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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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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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Waukegan Concert Chorus presents ‘Happily Ever After: A Disney Celebration’May 06, 2026 2:07 pm - The Waukegan Concert Chorus presents “Happily Ever After: A Disney Celebration” from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Dr. Lynn Schornick Theatre in the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, at 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan.