Lake County
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The Genesee Theatre offers a slate of fall shows and eventsSep 30, 2025 3:13 pm - After a successful round of August and September shows, including the likes of TLC, Alan Parsons, Jessica Simpson and Hunter Hayes, The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan is looking forward to one of its biggest fall seasons yet.
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American Nightmare Scream Park to offer scares in Spring GroveSep 30, 2025 2:47 pm - Jason Wright has spent 31 years honing his fright-framing skills, building and staffing scream-soliciting Halloween haunts across the country.This, however, is the first year the Grayslake resident is taking what he knows and dropping it into a cornfield.
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‘Art of Jazz’ and more concerts light up CLC this fallSep 30, 2025 1:21 pm - Music lovers can look forward to the return of College of Lake County’s fall concerts beginning in October.
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Dining out: Yelp names Lou Malnati’s top pizza chainSep 30, 2025 1:10 pm - Yelp names Lou Malnati’s as the top pizza chain in America, while the world’s best bar is about to take up residency in downtown Chicago through the end of the year.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-11Sep 30, 2025 12:39 pm - Upcoming events include a native tree and shrub sale, gardening talks on herbs, year-round growing, fall gardening, hydrangeas, and bonsai, as well as plant swaps and fundraisers.
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Two men charged with scamming elderly woman out of $17,000 in Lake CountySep 30, 2025 11:36 am - Two men were arrested Monday after scamming an elderly woman out of $17,000.
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Campaign manager for suburban congressional candidate diesSep 30, 2025 9:54 am - Lisa Schneider Fabes, a political consultant who was recently hired to manage the campaign of Democratic congressional candidate Phil Andrew in the 9th District, has died.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in WheelingSep 30, 2025 9:27 am - A 71-year-old man died early Tuesday after being struck by an SUV in Wheeling.
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Writers’ exquisite ‘Comet of 1812’ is Jeff Awards’ most honored productionSep 29, 2025 11:15 pm - Writers Theatre’s “Natasha, Pierre & the Comet of 1812” was the most honored single production during this year’s Joseph Jefferson Award ceremony honoring excellence in Chicago and suburban equity theater. Paramount, Drury Lane, Northlight and Marriott theaters were also recognized during the 57th celebration.
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‘Big Game’ is a big deal — and raises big money — at Hersey High SchoolSep 29, 2025 7:48 pm - The gym at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights shook with noise from the packed bleachers Monday as it played host to “The Big Game” Monday. The annual basketball contest features players from Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s Career Life Skills program for students with cognitive delays.