Lake County
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Wheeling Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency AwardNov 21, 2025 5:01 pm - The Wheeling Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
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Improv Playhouse celebrates 25 years with Live Radio Play of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’Nov 21, 2025 4:50 pm - The Improv Playhouse Theatre, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is opening the doors to its new performance home with a return to one of its most beloved traditions: “Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.”
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GLMV Chamber, Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County collaborate to strengthen local businessNov 21, 2025 4:14 pm - Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County to connect businesses with workforce resources, training and support.
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Richardson Christmas Tree Farm opens Nov. 28Nov 21, 2025 4:04 pm - The Richardson Christmas Tree Farm at 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Lawmakers collect toys for Mano a ManoNov 21, 2025 3:36 pm - Two state lawmakers are organizing a toy drive to benefit the Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that provides resources for immigrant families in Lake County.
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Round Lake Beach man, 56, identified as victim in fatal Elgin train crashNov 21, 2025 2:46 pm - Martin Martinez Jimenez, 56, was killed when the truck he was driving was hit by a Union Pacific locomotive in Elgin on Oct. 23. A recent NTSB report said he had little warning of the train before the collision.
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Immigration agencies deny responsibility for mysterious drones spotted in WheelingNov 21, 2025 1:29 pm - Federal immigration agencies insist they aren’t flying the drones Wheeling residents claim to have seen in their neighborhoods.
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Annual holiday craft fair in Hawthorn Woods features dozens of vendorsNov 21, 2025 11:39 am - Hawthorn Woods will host the annual holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the village hall barn, 2 Lagoon Drive, off Old McHenry Road east of Quentin Road.
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Gianni’s Cafe closes original Kildeer location, focuses on Palatine restaurantNov 21, 2025 8:51 am - After serving the Kildeer community since 2003, Gianni’s Cafe closed its original location Tuesday to concentrate all efforts on its larger downtown Palatine restaurant.
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Suburban and Chicago theaters serve up holiday cheerNov 21, 2025 8:18 am - From the beloved “Christmas Carol” to contemporary satire and seasonal tuners to family-friendly fare, when it comes to holiday theater, suburban and city stages offer something for everyone.