Lake County Submitted Content
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Floor Coverings International shares flooring trends alongside Grand Opening celebration in DeerfieldApr 22, 2026 12:09 pm - Local couple Joey and Kim Sherman officially celebrated the grand opening of their Floor Coverings International business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members and local officials, including village of Deerfield Trustee Elaine Jacoby.
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Tomato Man bringing famed heirloom plant sale to Highland ParkApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Bob Zeni, aka the Chicago Tomato Man, is coming to Highland Park. Zeni’s annual sale, which has officially started, will match gardening fanatics with more than 16,000 heirloom tomato seedlings.
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Reach Rescue to break ground on new facility, expanding impact on animals in Lake CountyApr 20, 2026 3:23 pm - Reach Rescue will host a historic groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, May 2, to mark the beginning of construction on its new, state-of-the-art animal rescue facility, an important step forward in its mission to save lives and support animals in need in Lake County and beyond.
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College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim PresidentApr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.
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‘Mom Needs a Minute’ event kicks off just in time for Mother’s DayApr 20, 2026 2:54 pm - In celebration of Mother’s Day, local fitness and wellness experts are coming together to give mothers exactly what they have been asking for: a minute to themselves, because every mom needs (and deserves) a minute.
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Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.
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Harper College honored nationally for exemplary leadership partnershipApr 20, 2026 1:56 pm - Harper College has been recognized on the national stage, earning the Exemplary CEO/Board Relationship Award from the American Association of Community Colleges at its annual Awards of Excellence gala on April 13.
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Independence Grove Concert Series lineup announcedApr 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Concerts in the Plaza is back at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, where summer nights come with live music and lake views.
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District 214 students put investment skills to the test in annual competitionApr 20, 2026 11:02 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s annual Investment Competition brought together 90 students across 24 teams to compete in a fast-paced simulation of the financial world.
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Antioch teacher teaches top five in national competitionApr 15, 2026 3:44 pm - Brianna Emerson, a second grade teacher and Antioch native, has surged into the "Top 10" in the national America’s Favorite Teacher competition.