Lake County Submitted Content
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Archdiocese of Chicago Parishes host Friday Fish Frys during the Lenten SeasonFeb 23, 2026 3:52 pm - There is a long-standing tradition of parishes offering fish dinners on Fridays during Lent.
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Lake County Retired Teachers Association to meet March 10Feb 23, 2026 3:12 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 10, at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery in Libertyville, at 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.
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Federal funding to restore rare habitats at Gander MountainFeb 23, 2026 2:56 pm - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) visited Gander Mountain Forest Preserve on Wednesday, Feb. 18, after securing a $1 million federal grant for the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Woodlands Academy hosts its spring 2026 open houseFeb 23, 2026 2:35 pm - Girls in sixth grade and up and their families are invited to an enriching and engaging experience on Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s 41-acre campus in Lake Forest.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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FoodStock concert to benefit the SHARE market for CLC studentsFeb 23, 2026 11:24 am - “FoodStock,” a benefit concert to raise money for the College of Lake County’s SHARE market, takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Auditorium Theater
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The Land Conservancy welcomes author, celebrates local pioneersFeb 22, 2026 9:43 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 2026 Celebration on Sunday, April 12. Guest speaker Paula Whyman is the author of “Bad Naturalist” and a finalist for the Philip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award.
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McHenry County Agronomy Update spotlights disease pressures and weed resistanceFeb 21, 2026 11:34 pm - Extension specialists presented research on the spread of diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and red crown rot, as well as the evolving landscape of herbicide resistance, particularly in waterhemp.
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Fox River Grove eliminates fees for basic building permitsFeb 21, 2026 11:19 pm - Home improvements in Fox River Grove are about to be more affordable. The village board approved an ordinance this week that eliminates all permit fees for "basic" building projects — defined as those requiring two or fewer inspections.
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10 Years, 10,000 Readers, ‘One Book’Feb 18, 2026 2:58 pm - “One Book, One Community” turns 10 this year, and organizers at Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries are delighted at how the program has evolved, becoming a regular fixture in each library’s annual calendar of programming.