Lake County Submitted Content
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Vernon Township Welcomes New Assessor, Mental Health Board MemberJan 26, 2026 2:37 pm - Vernon Township welcomes two new individuals to leadership roles that serve the community this month, whose professional expertise and strong commitment to public service will enhance the township’s work on behalf of residents.
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Lake Villa District Library’s annual After-Hours Event Feb. 20Jan 26, 2026 12:36 pm - “Grapes & Growlers: A Night at the Library 2026,” sponsored by the Lake Villa District Library Foundation, will take place from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Admission is a $20 cover charge.
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Free screening of film documenting musician’s quest for recovery Feb. 7Jan 26, 2026 12:00 pm - “In Search of His Lost Cords” is a 90-minute documentary film detailing Kinkel’s quest for recovery of both his brain and vocal cord functions.
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Long Grove paramedics, dispatcher honored for life-saving efforts at cardiac arrest callJan 23, 2026 11:43 pm - Six Long Grove Fire District personnel and a dispatcher were recently honored for their life-saving measures performed last November on Terri Basler of Crystal Lake.
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
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New year, new lineup for laughs at the LighthouseJan 22, 2026 1:59 pm - The Lighthouse at American Place Casino is excited to welcome an all-new set of comedy acts to the stage in the first quarter of 2026.
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Taste your way through Flavor Fest at American Place CasinoJan 22, 2026 1:36 pm - This February, food lovers have an extra reason to visit American Place Casino.
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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New Urgent Care Clinic now open in Lake ZurichJan 21, 2026 3:31 pm - Vitality Urgent Care is now open in Lake Zurich, expanding access to walk in medical care for families and residents in Lake Zurich and nearby communities.
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Lake Forest Academy hosts annual FIRE Conference for Northshore HighschoolsJan 21, 2026 2:14 pm - Lake Forest Academy’s annual Fostering Intercultural Respect & Engagement Conference will take place on Jan. 23, on LFA’s campus. The FIRE Conference is open to all LFA students as well as other high school students from the Chicago area.