Lake County Submitted Content
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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FoodStock concert to benefit the SHARE market for CLC studentsFeb 23, 2026 11:24 am - “FoodStock,” a benefit concert to raise money for the College of Lake County’s SHARE market, takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Auditorium Theater
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The Land Conservancy welcomes author, celebrates local pioneersFeb 22, 2026 9:43 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 2026 Celebration on Sunday, April 12. Guest speaker Paula Whyman is the author of “Bad Naturalist” and a finalist for the Philip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award.
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McHenry County Agronomy Update spotlights disease pressures and weed resistanceFeb 21, 2026 11:34 pm - Extension specialists presented research on the spread of diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and red crown rot, as well as the evolving landscape of herbicide resistance, particularly in waterhemp.
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Fox River Grove eliminates fees for basic building permitsFeb 21, 2026 11:19 pm - Home improvements in Fox River Grove are about to be more affordable. The village board approved an ordinance this week that eliminates all permit fees for "basic" building projects — defined as those requiring two or fewer inspections.
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10 Years, 10,000 Readers, ‘One Book’Feb 18, 2026 2:58 pm - “One Book, One Community” turns 10 this year, and organizers at Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries are delighted at how the program has evolved, becoming a regular fixture in each library’s annual calendar of programming.
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Lakewood expansion moves forwardFeb 18, 2026 2:38 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of about 29.4 acres to expand Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
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Waukegan Park District scholarship applications availableFeb 18, 2026 2:25 pm - The Waukegan Park District will support the academic endeavors of five local students by awarding each a $1,000 scholarship, known as the Waukegan Park District Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship.
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Short Story Theatre presents six true stories March 12Feb 18, 2026 1:00 pm - Short Story Theatre will present an evening of six warm, wise and wonderful true stories about myriad topics, including starting a mahjong business, befriending your doctor, sewing a perfect seam, car woes and a grudge from childhood.
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Feel-good music: Arlington Heights Community Concert Band to present ‘Good Vibes Only’Feb 18, 2026 9:29 am - The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band aims to lift listeners’ spirits with its upcoming concert, “GOOD VIBES ONLY.”