Lake County Entertainment
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Suspense, satire, family drama make up Citadel Theatre’s 2025-2026 seasonAug 06, 2025 5:00 pm - Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest announced its four-show 2025-2026 season.
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Harper College says goodbye to storied J TheatreAug 06, 2025 12:55 pm - From Jay Leno and Buddy Guy performances to student love stories, Harper College’s J Theatre leaves behind a rich legacy as it makes way for a new chapter on campus.
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The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombingAug 05, 2025 7:43 pm - The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.
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‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookieAug 05, 2025 4:50 pm - Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.
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Enjoy food, music and fun at Gurnee Days Aug. 9-10Aug 05, 2025 6:24 am - Gurnee Days returns Saturday and Sunday Aug. 9-10, with live music, food, vendors, fireworks, a parade and more. Most events take place at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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A powerful finish to the McHenry County FairAug 03, 2025 2:40 pm - The McHenry County Fair was dragged across the finish line Sunday, as a tractor and truck pull highlighted the final day of the annual celebration of the region’s agricultural past and present.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families on Aug. 10Jul 30, 2025 11:37 pm - Enjoy butterfly exhibits, kids' activities, vendor booths, and live music at the beach during the 10th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.