Lake County
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Cruising on water: Boats made to look like luxury cars available to rent on Chain O’ LakesOct 08, 2025 6:35 pm - As long as weekend forecasts stay pleasantly warm, boaters are expected to remain on the Chain O’ Lakes past the end of the normal boating season and into October. The people behind Luxury Jet Cars hope the extended boating season gives people looking to rent a boat the time to check out one of their models.
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Relive the Civil War at annual encampment and battle in HainesvilleOct 08, 2025 2:51 pm - Hainesville’s annual Civil War Encampment and Battle re-enactment featuring military and civilian participants in period costume returns on Oct. 18-19.
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Elgin man held on felony drug charges after traffic stop in Fox LakeOct 08, 2025 2:47 pm - An Elgin man was ordered held pending trial on felony drug charges after a recent traffic stop in Fox Lake.
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Bicyclist critically injured in crash near CaryOct 08, 2025 11:53 am - A man riding a bike near Cary was flown by helicopter to a hospital late Tuesday after a crash.
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Gurnee Parks to hold 3rd annual Halloween Fall Fest Oct. 11Oct 08, 2025 11:16 am - Gurnee Park District, in partnership with the village of Gurnee, will hold its third annual Halloween Fall Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hunt Club Park and inside Hunt Club Park Community Center.
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‘A rare and exciting opportunity’: Grayslake hopes building purchase can boost Village CenterOct 08, 2025 9:19 am - Grayslake leaders are making a big investment to determine whether a deteriorating vacant building can become a key element in ongoing efforts to brand the Village Center as a hub of activity.
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Libertyville church donates hundreds of quilts and school suppliesOct 08, 2025 1:18 am - Members of the Service Workshop group at Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville made 395 quilts and filled 200 school supply bags for Lutheran World Relief.
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Cary police chief announces retirementOct 07, 2025 7:13 pm - Cary Police Chief Patrick Finlon is retiring after almost 12 years of serving in the leadership role.
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‘Great fear and uncertainty’: Lake County leaders speak out against escalating ICE operationsOct 07, 2025 6:21 pm - Political and community leaders Tuesday vowed to stand firm against escalating ICE operations in Lake County saying the ongoing situation affects everyone.
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Spotlight: Dive into Marriott Theatre’s ‘Finding Nemo’Oct 07, 2025 5:27 pm - Openings this week include “Finding Nemo” for young audiences at Marriott Theatre, several world premieres, spooky shows suitable for Halloween and more.