Lake County
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Fox River Valley Library hosting food drive for FISH Food PantryNov 13, 2025 12:50 am - The Fox River Valley Public Library District is hosting a food drive through Dec. 30 to benefit the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville.
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‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facilityNov 12, 2025 10:06 pm - Six Chicago-area progressive candidates, officeholders and activists pleaded not guilty Wednesday on charges alleging they “impeded” a federal agent during a September protest outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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‘Fire over fear’ pep talk produces race of a lifetime for Barrington girls at state cross country finalsNov 12, 2025 5:46 pm - Coach Debbie Revolta’s pep talk on the eve of the Illinois High School Association cross country finals helped spur Barrington to victory.
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Harper College’s Career Forward event to offer resources and guidance for adult learnersNov 12, 2025 4:37 pm - Harper College will host Career Forward, an annual event that provides inspiration, support and resources for adults looking to restart or refresh their careers.
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Indoor playground and adventure park Lava Island to make Illinois debut in KildeerNov 12, 2025 4:35 pm - A former Best Buy store in Kildeer will become home to the first Lava Island Indoor Play Oasis in Illinois. The relative newcomer to the family entertainment scene opened its first location in Aurora, Colorado, in 2018 and is in a growth mode envisioning dozens of locations across the country.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 16-22Nov 12, 2025 4:14 pm - Learn about suburban farming, growing tea gardens, winter tree ID, and more with garden club meetings around the suburbs.
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Festive Christmas Market returns to Lakemoor on Black FridayNov 12, 2025 2:40 pm - Chain O’ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites community to kick off the holiday season; support local businesses
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Gurnee celebrates the season with ‘Holiday Lights’Nov 12, 2025 2:16 pm - Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, celebrate the joy of the season with holiday carolers, a craft station, s'mores and special visits from none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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CLC winter dance concert brings electricity to the stageNov 12, 2025 1:15 pm - Gather for an exhilarating celebration of movement, emotion and artistry. College of Lake County dance ignites the stage at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts with a performance that captures the passion and joy of movement.