Lake County
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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LCRTA to meet June 9Jun 03, 2026 2:37 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 9, at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, at the junction of Highways 176 and I-94.
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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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Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Launches ‘Pizza with a Purpose,’ recognizing students’ contributions to the communityJun 03, 2026 2:15 pm - Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria has officially launched its Pizza with a Purpose Program, a new community-focused initiative created to recognize students, educators and school groups making a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Libertyville’s Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR, awards Historic Preservation Recognition AwardJun 03, 2026 1:12 pm - The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR, awarded Judy Knoblock the Historic Preservation Recognition Award at its annual awards dinner held at Austin’s.
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For Warren’s Paasch, a second chance at life includes coaching her sonsJun 03, 2026 1:10 pm - Over the past few seasons Warren’s boys volleyball team has included many brother combinations -- including two of head coach Kim Paasch’s children.
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Prospect Heights Block Party returns June 20 to celebrate city’s 50th anniversaryJun 03, 2026 1:03 pm - Milestone anniversaries for both the city and older park district will be celebrated when the Prospect Heights Block Party returns with an expanded layout on Saturday, June 20.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.