Lake County Lifestyle
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Former Lake County judge authors book about Supreme Court justice, Lincoln confidant David DavisOct 28, 2025 4:52 pm - Former Lake County judge Raymond K. McKoski published a book this summer about Supreme Court judge David Davis, a close Lincoln confidant and Illinoisan.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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Check out bats, spiders and other animals at Fremont Public LibraryOct 24, 2025 5:47 pm - Just in time for Halloween, adults can learn about bats, spiders and other misunderstood animals Wednesday in a free program at Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library.
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‘We want to educate families’: Vernon Hills Park District pursues e-bike safety campaignOct 24, 2025 4:28 pm - Concerned with increasing use and high speeds, the Vernon Hills Park District has launched a campaign to set clear guidelines for e-bikes and other devices and promote safety.
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Moving business turned junk removal service sets up shop in Lake CountyOct 22, 2025 10:54 am - A national moving chain is entering the junk removal market, and a new location recently opened up in Lake County.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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Growth prompts local food pantry’s move to Arlington HeightsOct 20, 2025 9:24 am - Growth has prompted Sue’s Pantry, formerly located in Vernon Hills, to move to an Arlington Heights office building. Operated by one woman, the pantry specifically aims to help single mothers but is open to all families.
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‘Big nostalgia’: MCC instructor to share Marshall Field’s legacy on WTTW’s ‘Chicago Stories’Oct 19, 2025 6:43 pm - McHenry County College instructor Sarah Sullivan will give a presentation on the history and legacy of Marshall Field’s on an upcoming episode of “Chicago Stories” on WTTW.
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Harper’s Job Placement Resource Center prepares students for jobs, internshipsOct 19, 2025 6:10 pm - With resume workshops, interview coaching and employer partnerships, Harper College’s Job Placement Resource Center equips students and alumni with skills and connections to launch their careers.
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Out of grief, hope for others: Suicide prevention organizations work together to spur dialogue, reduce rates in schoolsOct 19, 2025 9:03 am - In 2023, suicide was the second-leading cause of death of those between ages 10 and 34 in America. Larry and Mary Jo Butz of Hawthorn Woods know personally the impact of that statistic. Now, through Megan Butz Legacy of Hope and Elyssa’s Mission, they are working with schools to educate and identify at-risk students.