Lake County
-
Those we lost: Local leaders, former governors and a conservative activist among notable deaths of 2025Dec 29, 2025 6:56 pm - As we close out 2025, we remember those we lost this year in the suburbs.
-
The Barn Steakhouse expanding with second location in Highland ParkDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Nine years after opening The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston, restaurateur Amy Morton is expanding north to the town where she was raised with a second location in Highland Park.
-
Two District 214 high schools selected for Illinois State Theatre FestivalDec 29, 2025 4:59 pm - District 214 will be well represented at this year’s Illinois High School Theatre Festival, with both Wheeling High School and Prospect High School selected to perform at the state level.
-
Mayor defends Mount Prospect disabling comments from village social media platformsDec 29, 2025 4:33 pm - Months after it limited remarks at village board meetings, Mount Prospect recently took another step in managing public comment, this time on social media.
-
Lake County symposium explores hidden stories and historical surprisesDec 29, 2025 4:22 pm - Stories of mistaken identity, forgotten diaries, vanished communities and newly uncovered literary treasures anchor this year’s Lake County History Symposium, presented virtually on Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 15.
-
Lake Villa District Library to launch community surveyDec 29, 2025 2:29 pm - The Lake Villa District Library will launch a community survey Jan. 5 to gather input on priorities for the coming years.
-
Let’s play Family Feud in MundeleinDec 29, 2025 2:28 pm - Move over, Steve Harvey -- Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library will host a version of the classic TV game show “Family Feud” on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
-
Kids to compete at Indian Trails Public LibraryDec 29, 2025 2:27 pm - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library will pit local middle schoolers against each other Jan. 6 in a version of the TV show “The Amazing Race.”
-
Dining out: New Mindful Meals on tap at Lazy Dog RestaurantsDec 29, 2025 2:00 pm - Making a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2026? Lazy Dog Restaurants is rolling out a new Mindful Meals lineup of dishes.
-
Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2026Dec 29, 2025 1:41 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of new restaurants anticipated to open in the suburbs in 2026, including avec, Chubby Cattle BBQ, and The Grand Social House and Tavern.