Lake County Submitted Content
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Libertyville’s NSDAR chapter awards its Outstanding Cadet MedalJun 01, 2026 1:59 pm - On May 6, the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Peg Pracht and National Defense Chairwomen Natalie Hilberg presented and awarded a DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal, campaign bar and a certificate signed by NSDAR President General Ginnie Sabastian Storage.
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Improv Playhouse’s live radio theater event celebrates America’s anniversaryJun 01, 2026 1:02 pm - As America approaches its historic 250th Anniversary, Improv Playhouse is proud to announce the world premiere of Voices of Liberty, an original live radio theater celebration of the American story, opening Flag Day weekend and continuing through Juneteenth and Libertyville Days festivities in downtown Libertyville.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Cary Cruise Nights returns for 28th season in downtown CaryMay 31, 2026 9:30 am - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce launches the 28th season of Cary Cruise Nights on June 3, running every Wednesday evening through August in downtown Cary. The event is McHenry County's longest-running cruise night.
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Cary-Grove High students awarded chamber scholarshipsMay 29, 2026 4:53 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce awarded two $2,000 college scholarships to Cary-Grove High School students Angel Apaez and Aria Stanton, continuing its tradition of investing over $70,000 in local youth education.
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D21 pilots rotating iPad program to bring digital art curriculum to elementary classroomsMay 27, 2026 3:12 pm - Over the past school year, Community Consolidated School District 21 has been piloting a new digital art initiative that rotates iPads through elementary art classrooms, giving fourth- and fifth-grade students hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools while maintaining access to traditional art instruction.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Wheeling Township recognizes Older Americans MonthMay 27, 2026 2:36 pm - Wheeling Township is recognizing Older Americans Month by highlighting the many programs and services available through its Senior Services Department.
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Woodlands Academy ‘MathCats’ make strong showing at state meetMay 27, 2026 1:32 pm - Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart was represented by 18 students at this year’s Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state competition held at Illinois State University in Normal.
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GLMV mayors focus on business growthMay 27, 2026 12:53 pm - Connection, collaboration and community was the focus of the recent Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce “Ask The Mayors” Annual Luncheon on May 14 at Mickey Finn’s Libertyville.