Lake County Submitted Content
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
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Highland Park announces entertainment and restaurant lineup for Taste of Highland ParkMay 13, 2026 2:48 pm - The Taste of Highland Park returns to Downtown Highland Park from 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Central Avenue, between Second St. and St. Johns Ave., and in Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park.
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Dom Flemons brings ‘Bronze Buckaroo’ and a deeper history of American music to Harper CollegeMay 13, 2026 1:47 pm - When Dom Flemons takes the stage at Harper College on May 21, he won’t just be performing songs. He’ll be guiding audiences through a broader story about American music and culture.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Ways to save getting top billing at McHenry Outdoor this summerMay 13, 2026 11:48 am - The big screen will equate with big savings at the McHenry Outdoor Theater this summer. That’s the word from Joe Cicero, president of marketing and promotions at the Outdoor, at 1510 N. Chapel Hill Road, east of McHenry.
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Mundelein earns 2025 Tree City USA, Growth Award Recognition from Arbor Day FoundationMay 11, 2026 2:51 pm - The Arbor Day Foundation named Mundelein a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.
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A Safe Place celebrates 10 years of Wine, Women & ShoesMay 11, 2026 2:10 pm - A Safe Place, a Lake County nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, has announced the 10th anniversary of its signature fundraising event: Wine, Women & Shoes.
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Harper College marks construction milestone with beam-signing for new Business and Social Sciences BuildingMay 11, 2026 1:59 pm - Harper College marked a major construction milestone on April 28 with a beam-signing ceremony for its new Business and Social Sciences Building.
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The science behind prescribed burns: Restoring native ecosystems through fireMay 09, 2026 3:00 am - Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used by the Forest Preserves of Cook County to care for prairies, woodlands and savannas.