Lake County Lifestyle
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Constable: Letter from Vietnam rekindles suburban veterans' pastNov 11, 2016 4:15 am - An old pro when it comes to sharing his Vietnam War experience with school kids on Veterans Day, former infantry squad leader Chuck Derer was talking to a class at a sub...
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Sheriff collecting toysNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is collecting new and unwrapped toys through the U.S. Marine Corp's Toys for Tots program through Dec. 16. Collection locations are: Lak...
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Donate toys in LincolnshireNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - A Toys for Tots collection box has been set up near the reception desk inside Lincolnshire's village hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road. New, unwrapped toys are being sought. To...
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Countryside firefighters shop for Thanksgiving dinner for needy familiesNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - Countryside firefighters prowled the aisles of Mariano's grocery store in Vernon Hills on Friday morning, but it wasn't to prepare for a firehouse meal. Instead, about a...
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Toys For Tots accepted at Libertyville's KoenigRubloff Realty GroupNov 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group's offices have had a long tradition of serving as collection sites for Toys for Tots. The Marine Toys for Tots...
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Island Lake craft fair set for Nov. 19-20Nov 09, 2016 12:00 am - A craft fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20, at Island Lake village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission...
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Hawthorn Woods holiday craft fair set for Nov. 26Nov 09, 2016 12:00 am - The annual Hawthorn Woods holiday craft fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the village barn, Old McHenry Road and Lagoon Drive. Admission is free. V...
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Riverside Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday MovementNov 08, 2016 10:00 pm - Riverside Foundation in Lincolnshire has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations ...
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Veterans coat driveNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is partnering with the Veteran's Assistance Commission, local law enforcement agencies and schools to collect coats and outerwear for ve...
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Craft fair in Island LakeNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - A craft fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20, at Island Lake village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission...