Lake County
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Round Lake welcomes new Police K-9 TeamJun 17, 2026 5:09 pm - The village of Round Lake Police Department is proud to introduce its newest four-legged officer, Valor, a 1-year-old German shepherd who has officially joined the department's patrol section alongside his handler, Officer Nelson Rodriguez.
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Softball: Lake County All-Area captain Hillner helps Antioch win first state crown to cap four standout seasonsJun 17, 2026 4:31 pm - Antioch senior softball standout Samantha Hillner’s formula for success this season was fairly straightforward. “I got more comfortable,” she said. “You have to go out an...
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Softball: Cook County All-Area captain Taraschewsky finishes her four seasons with most wins in MSL historyJun 17, 2026 4:30 pm - Katie Taraschewsky has always emphasized how extremely grateful she is to be playing the Barrington softball program. "It's done everything for me, on and off the field,"...
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Project: Verdance makes Lake County historyJun 17, 2026 2:38 pm - Project: Verdance, a Future Business Leaders of America community service project founded by Wauconda High School students Michael Scheck and Alexus Teran, is quickly becoming one of the largest student-led environmental initiatives in Lake County.
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Enjoy rides, food, fun and more at Libertyville DaysJun 17, 2026 2:00 pm - With the theme "Stars, Stripes and Libertyville Nights," the annual Libertyville Days Festival returns through Sunday, June 21, in downtown Libertyville.
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Forest Preserves marks America’s 250th anniversary through history, nature and communityJun 17, 2026 1:23 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a yearlong series of a yearlong series of museum exhibitions, education programs, guided walks, outdoor experiences and online resources that connect national history to Lake County.
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Dominican University fashion students dazzle at 2026 Driehaus Fashion AwardsJun 17, 2026 11:51 am - A pair of recent Dominican University graduates are already stitching their mark into the fabric of Chicago's fashion scene.
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Police: No signs of foul play in death of three Buffalo Grove family membersJun 17, 2026 11:20 am - Police said there is no evidence of foul play in the death of three family members at a Buffalo Grove home Tuesday.
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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 9:42 am - If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.