Lake County
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Buffalo Grove hosts blood drive March 7Feb 09, 2026 6:24 pm - The Buffalo Grove Health Commission will host their first Community Blood Drive of the year from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Feb 09, 2026 5:49 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Hersey High School nabs state cheerleading titleFeb 09, 2026 5:41 pm - The Hersey High School varsity cheerleading team nabbed its first state championship this weekend.
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Why roundabouts are increasingly seen as an answer to suburban traffic problemsFeb 09, 2026 4:59 pm - They’ve long been seen as an overseas oddity, roundly mocked on TV’s “The Simpsons” and in the Chevy Chase comedy “National Lampoon’s European Vacation.” But roundabouts are increasingly popping up in parts of the suburbs.
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Man fatally shot by Waukegan police identifiedFeb 09, 2026 4:54 pm - Lake County authorities on Monday said a man fatally shot by police Saturday in Waukegan suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
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Bickner unable to advance into medal round in first ski jump eventFeb 09, 2026 3:03 pm - Wauconda native Kevin Bickner was unable to reach the medal round of the normal hill ski jump Monday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. He’ll compete in at least one more event in Italy.
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‘Particularly heinous’: Judge detains couple charged in boy’s deathFeb 09, 2026 12:52 pm - Bruising, malnourishment evident, but cause of death of 8-year-old Round Lake Beach boy is pending further testing, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said Monday.
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D128 Foundation dedicates Donor Recognition WallsFeb 09, 2026 12:36 pm - The D128 Foundation for Learning recently hosted a special gathering to honor the donors whose generosity has supported innovative programs and opportunities for Community High School District 128 students.
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Pooches and Smooches pet event Feb. 14 in Long GroveFeb 09, 2026 12:17 pm - Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest invites local pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and its official grand opening, with their four-legged companions at its Pooches and Smooches pet event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.
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Virtual forum Tuesday for GOP candidates in 11th U.S. House DistrictFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Republican candidates in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District will discuss the issues facing the nation in an online forum Tuesday night.