Lake County Lifestyle
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJun 26, 2026 6:26 pm - A batch of mosquitoes sampled June 16 in Buffalo Grove by the village’s trap has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed indicator this year of the presence of the virus in Lake County.
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‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon HillsJun 24, 2026 7:31 pm - The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 22, 2026 9:48 am - Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.
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‘Fixing stuff and helping people’: After uncertain times, Tool Library of Lake County thrives at 5Jun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - Five years after its humble beginnings in Mundelein, the Tool Library of Lake County has survived a name change, rebranding and change of location to become a popular and successful resource for suburban fixer uppers.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 17, 2026 4:05 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicksJun 16, 2026 6:47 pm - A remarkable chapter in the continuing story of the federally endangered piping plover is unfolding as four eggs washed away in a storm and exposed to elements for more than 12 hours were recovered and have hatched.
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Northwest suburban minister charged in $2 million fraud schemeJun 10, 2026 12:28 pm - A Northwest suburban minister is charged with defrauding church members of at least $2 million.