Waukegan Submitted Content
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Largest gift in CLC history as $6 million fuels student successJan 05, 2026 1:48 pm - The College of Lake County has received a transformational $6.065 million gift from Schreiber Philanthropy.
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Waukegan’s Polar Bear Plunge returns for the 27th year on Jan. 1Dec 22, 2025 2:40 pm - The Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 is an annual event that raises funds for Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County, providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces Holiday Traffic Safety CampaignDec 15, 2025 2:28 pm - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns through Jan. 5.
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‘That’s how a community works’: Student helps food drive break recordsDec 11, 2025 10:42 am - Food insecurity is often a silent struggle, but this semester, the College of Lake County community responded with a loud message of support.
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Waukegan High School student earns Young Environmental Leadership AwardDec 08, 2025 12:13 pm - Victor Hinojosa, a Waukegan High School graduate and current freshman at the University of Chicago, has been honored with the Brushwood Center’s Youth Environmental Leadership Award for his outstanding passion, creativity, and service to the environment and his community.
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Get in the holiday spirit with December performances at CLCDec 02, 2025 4:01 pm - College of Lake County (CLC) is ringing in the season with a joyful lineup of arts events designed to warm your spirit and bring holiday magic all month long. From enchanting concerts to beloved family traditions, the December schedule doesn’t disappoint.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus present Do It Yourself ‘Messiah’ and Carol Sing-AlongDec 01, 2025 1:37 pm - The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus will present the 2025 Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do It Yourself “Messiah” and Carol Sing-Along from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium, 2325 Brookside Ave., on Waukegan High School's Brookside Campus.
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James Lumber Center Marquee Series tickets on sale nowDec 01, 2025 11:49 am - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County is cranking up the energy with its Marquee Series, showcasing live performance in an amped-up, eclectic lineup.
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Lake Lovers celebrate game-changing pilot for Lake County lakesNov 23, 2025 11:45 pm - The Lake County Lake Lovers 2025 Lake Monitoring Pilot successfully concluded its inaugural season, with volunteers contributing an estimated 2,800 hours and producing lab-quality results that saved lake groups a combined $100,800 in testing costs.