Lake County Lifestyle
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globally
Sep 9, 2021 6:00 AM - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to those in need. -
Watch: A deer is finally freed, with some sedation, from a rope swing in Barrington
Sep 1, 2021 6:13 PM - Lake County sheriff's deputies relied on a wildlife rehab expert to free a buck tangled in a rope swing in Barrington. Video shows how she got him free in the end. -
Lake County Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk to go virtual again
Sep 1, 2021 6:20 AM - Despite having to host their annual Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness virtually again this year, organizers expect to see the number of participants grow. -
Citing safety of veterans and volunteers, Lake County Honor Flight will not fly until spring
Aug 23, 2021 9:30 PM - Lake County Honor Flight will stay grounded for a second consecutive year in light of potential risks to veterans and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. -
Get ready to dance, eat at Blues, Brews & BBQ festival
Aug 16, 2021 12:06 PM - The stage is set for fun Friday through Sunday, Aug. 20-22, as top-tier musicians prepare to perform at the 10th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival at Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Road, McHenry. -
Kane, Lake counties now at 'substantial' COVID-19 risk, rounding out surge in all suburbs
Aug 1, 2021 8:13 AM - Kane and Lake counties on Saturday joined the rest of the suburbs and Chicago in having a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission, and health department officials in those counties joined in recommending wearing masks in public indoor settings. -
Back to Our Roots: Lake County Micro Fair returns July 30 to Aug. 1
Jul 29, 2021 6:00 AM - The Lake County Fair will return for its 92nd year July 30 to Aug. 1 in the form of the "Back to Our Roots" micro fair. -
Good News Sunday: Meet Maverick, the Bartlett Police Department's newest 'facility dog'
Jul 25, 2021 7:30 AM - A furry new face can be seen around the Bartlett Police Department these days. Maverick is a 14-month-old golden retriever and the department's new "facility dog." His job is to attend community events and connect with residents, according to his handler, Sgt. Tom Alagna. -
How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can do
Jul 23, 2021 4:12 PM - DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in the state, was at "critical capacity" in June. Now, thanks to adoption, reunification and rescue partners, the shelter has less than 200 animals in their care for the first time in weeks. The pattern is seen at most other suburban county-operated shelters. -
Annual golf outing benefits A Safe Place's domestic violence programs in Lake County
Jul 21, 2021 6:00 AM - A Safe Place is hosting its 19th annual "Drive Out Domestic Violence" Golf Outing Monday, Aug. 16, at Briarwood Country Club in Deerfield.
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