Waukegan Submitted Content
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Full House Resorts and American Place Casino name Mario Maesano as assistant general managerMar 23, 2026 11:34 am - American Place Casino had announced that veteran gaming executive Mario Maesano has joined the organization as the assistant general manager, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 11th annual ‘A Cup of Hope’ fundraiser benefits hunger reliefMar 18, 2026 7:09 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's 11th annual A Cup of Hope fundraiser gathered 450 guests and raised over $244,900.
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Lake County Bar Foundation celebrates scholarsMar 17, 2026 11:37 pm - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford was the keynote speaker celebrating the initial awarding of the Lake County Bar Foundation Scholarships to four Illinois law students studying at DePaul University and Northern Illinois University Colleges of Law.
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Roundabout construction at CLC begins April 1Mar 17, 2026 3:05 pm - The Washington Street entrance to the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus will be closed April 1 to June 30 for road construction to create a roundabout on Lancer Lane.
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Advocate Health offers $200,000 in scholarships for health care and STEM studentsMar 16, 2026 11:12 pm - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields. Applications must be submitted online by March 31.
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American Place Casino rewinds ‘Back to the ’80s’Mar 06, 2026 8:12 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 21, American Place Casino in Waukegan hosted their 3-year anniversary party themed after the age of arcade games, glam metal, and neon glow.
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Lake County Forest Preserves earns two statewide awardsFeb 25, 2026 3:11 pm - Two Illinois organizations dedicated to advancing parks and recreation recognized the Lake County Forest Preserves with awards for excellence in public communications and design.
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Archdiocese of Chicago Parishes host Friday Fish Frys during the Lenten SeasonFeb 23, 2026 3:52 pm - There is a long-standing tradition of parishes offering fish dinners on Fridays during Lent.
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Waukegan Park District scholarship applications availableFeb 18, 2026 2:25 pm - The Waukegan Park District will support the academic endeavors of five local students by awarding each a $1,000 scholarship, known as the Waukegan Park District Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship.