Lake County Submitted Content
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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Local couple brings Floor Coverings International and its Mobile Flooring Showroom to Chicago’s North ShoreFeb 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Floor Coverings International | Northern Chicago Suburbs, locally owned by Joey and Kim Sherman, is officially open and celebrating its grand opening, bringing thousands of flooring options directly to customers’ homes through the company’s Mobile Flooring Showroom.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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The Goddard Schools of Lake County expand access to books for local familiesFeb 11, 2026 4:46 pm - The Goddard School, one of the nation’s largest early childhood education providers serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, is holding a book drive in Lake County focused on expanding access to books for local children and families.
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American Place Casino celebrates three years with Back to the 80s eventFeb 11, 2026 4:17 pm - American Place Casino is celebrating three years of gaming, dining and community impact. To honor this milestone, APC is hosting the “Back to the 80s” anniversary party on Saturday, Feb. 21, taking guests back to the era of neon lights, big hair and synth-pop.
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LHS senior earns Girl Scout Gold AwardFeb 11, 2026 2:46 pm - Libertyville High School senior Alyssa Merchant has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by leading a sustainability project promoting environmental education and water conservation in local schools.
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Silence speaks volumes for VHHS Students at Student Silent Film FestivalFeb 11, 2026 2:30 pm - More than 300 people attended the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival held on Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Three park district employees honored as Employees of the YearFeb 11, 2026 1:27 pm - Mundelein Park & Recreation District proudly honored three exceptional team members as Employees of the Year during its annual Employee Recognition Event held on Feb. 6.
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14th annual Fox River Summit highlights restoration, recreation and researchFeb 11, 2026 11:18 am - The 14th annual Fox River Summit on March 12 features speakers covering topics like restoration, recreation, economic benefits of conservation, research, and action plans for the watershed.
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Who gets in — and who steps aside? Citadel Theatre’s ‘Admissions’ asks the uncomfortable questionsFeb 10, 2026 9:49 pm - Citadel Theatre’s "Admissions" explores the moral dilemma of an admissions officer and her husband, who value diversity but face a choice of using their privilege to help their son gain admission to Yale.