Lake County
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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Give a Sip Fundraiser to Support University of Illinois Extension Programs in Lake and McHenry CountiesJul 06, 2026 1:11 pm - The Lake County Extension Foundation will host its first “Give a Sip” Garden Social Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 28, at The Country Bumpkin Garden Center in Mundelein.
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Harper College Police launch Blue Envelope Program in partnership with the Autism Hero ProjectJul 06, 2026 12:57 pm - The Harper College Police Department is proud to join the Blue Envelope Program, a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel safer and more confident during interactions with law enforcement.
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Three men charged after Lake County sheriff’s deputies stop burglary in progressJul 06, 2026 12:48 pm - Three men face charges in connection with the attempted burglary of heavy equipment Sunday night from property in unincorporated Libertyville.
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Finding peace in the preserves: Inside the Lake County Hikers communityJul 06, 2026 12:38 pm - For members of the Lake County Hikers Facebook group, hitting the trails means an intentional blend of quiet decompression, community and exploring local wilderness.
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Wigglers, crawlers and swimmers: The surprisingly complex lives of worms and leechesJul 06, 2026 12:09 pm - Naturalist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the remarkable biology and regenerative powers of worms and leeches.
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CLC’s SkillsUSA wins two medals at national competitionJul 06, 2026 11:53 am - Some of the brightest minds in the nation competed for College of Lake County during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, bringing home two bronze medals.
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Improv Playhouse selected as host site for Disney’s Camp Rock ACA promotionJul 06, 2026 11:22 am - Improv Playhouse has announced its participation in Disney’s nationwide Camp Rock promotional campaign, an initiative launched through the American Camp Association in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company.
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Libertyville’s Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter awards Community Service AwardJul 06, 2026 10:59 am - The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR recently presented the DAR Community Service Award to Nicholas (Nick) Konz.
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Best Bets: Lizzo makes Ravinia Festival debut SaturdayJul 06, 2026 10:42 am - Singer/songwriter/flutist Lizzo makes her Ravinia Festival debut and comedians Tony Rock headlines The Lighthouse at American Place Casino and Joe Avery laughs it up at Zanies in Rosemont.