Lake County Submitted Content
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Community Connections Summit to explore meaningful conversations Sept. 11 at MCCSep 04, 2026 11:41 pm - The Community Connections Summit, themed “Building Community Through Conversations That Matter,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 11.
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Bagpipes & Bonfire returns Sept. 27 for an evening of Scottish tradition, community, and conservationSep 04, 2026 5:06 pm - Lake Forest Open Lands Association will host Bagpipes & Bonfire from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve in Lake Forest.
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Rabid bat found in Hoffman EstatesSep 03, 2026 11:30 am - A bat found in the 1000 block of Worthington Drive in Hoffman Estates Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, according to Cook County Animal and Rabies Control officials.
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Harper College to commemorate 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remembrance ceremonySep 02, 2026 10:43 pm - Harper College will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a remembrance ceremony honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded.
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Wauconda to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonySep 02, 2026 11:06 am - Wauconda will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a ceremony featuring honor guard presentations, wreath laying by police and fire chiefs, remarks from Fire Chief Curt Hanselman, and a moment of silence.
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3Sep 01, 2026 5:36 pm - Barrington United Methodist Church will hold its 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3, featuring thousands of items including clothing, housewares, holiday items, toys, and sporting goods.
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Learn about composting at Sept. 17 open house in GrayslakeSep 01, 2026 10:26 am - Whether you are struggling with a traditional backyard setup or want to explore advanced indoor methods, the Master Gardeners can help you get your pile back on track.
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CLC alum finds community, earns a full-ride scholarshipAug 31, 2026 2:50 pm - Jacqueline Johnson came to College of Lake County looking for a path and an affordable education and left with a full-ride scholarship to Southern Illinois University.
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‘We’re building family’: Harper College’s new Fire Academy cohort makes historyAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - Harper College's inaugural Fire Academy graduated 16 students after nine weeks of intensive training at the new Emergency Services Training Center, where they practiced firefighting skills including search and rescue, hazardous materials operations, and live-fire scenarios in the four-story fire tower.