Lake County Entertainment
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After restoration, former library reopens as the Waukegan History Museum at the CarnegieApr 30, 2025 8:06 pm - After years of planning and millions in renovations, the meticulously restored, revived and repurposed former Carnegie library in downtown Waukegan is opening to the public in a new role.
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Iconic ‘castle’ in Fox River Grove cancels all events after village rescinds special-use permitApr 29, 2025 12:32 pm - Fox River Grove’s iconic Bettendorf Castle has canceled all events indefinitely after the village rescinded its special use permit.
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Personalized pairing dinners offer unique fine-dining experience at casual Wauconda eateryApr 29, 2025 10:39 am - The Side Lot in Wauconda is offering personalized pairing dinners hosted by owner Phil Costello, who creates the menu and then prepares the unique custom dishes and drinks himself for parties of two or more.
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Hanover Township to hold kite festival at Hoffman Estates forest preserveApr 28, 2025 5:33 pm - Hanover Township’s second annual Kite Festival will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at the Carl R. Hansen Woods Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’Apr 28, 2025 4:30 pm - The Harper College Theatre Ensemble will present Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play “Gaslight” April 30 through May 4.
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Long Story Short Pub writing new chapter in Barrington historyApr 28, 2025 12:47 pm - Two beloved Barrington traditions, McGonigal’s Pub and Boloney’s Sandwich Shop, are being revived at a new venue, Long Story Short Pub, at 113 E. Main St.
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How suburban families can become drive-in influencersApr 28, 2025 12:25 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is launching an Influencer Family program to highlight the family-friendly experience of the drive-in through user-generated content shared on social media.
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Barrington High alum is racking up wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and gaining fans onlineApr 25, 2025 1:17 pm - A college student from Barrington has been ringing up the victories on “Jeopardy!” and is headed to a showdown with other top players.
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Bonfire & Brews set for May 3 in GurneeApr 23, 2025 11:02 am - “Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Dining out: Blind wine tasting contest, new menus and moreApr 22, 2025 4:04 pm - Head to a Cooper’s Hawk restaurant for a blind wine tasting contest to be entered to win a prize, check out these new restaurant menus, and The Original Rainbow Cone is offering a Tuesday ice cream deal for its 100th birthday.