Lake County Submitted Content
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Art Show at the Lake Zurich Lions Club Jan. 24-25Jan 05, 2026 1:31 pm - Barbara Benstein, an art instructor at Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich for 17 years, has announced a solo art sale to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24-25 at the Lake Zurich Lion’s Club, 81 E. Main St.
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Woodlands Academy launches national music honor society chapterDec 30, 2025 2:47 pm - The 2025 Christmas Concert at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart ended on a surprise high note. Immediately following the program’s conclusion, music teacher/choir director Claudia Vining informed those in attendance that the all-girls, college-preparatory high school in Lake Forest now has a Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter.
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Two District 214 high schools selected for Illinois State Theatre FestivalDec 29, 2025 4:59 pm - District 214 will be well represented at this year’s Illinois High School Theatre Festival, with both Wheeling High School and Prospect High School selected to perform at the state level.
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Lake County symposium explores hidden stories and historical surprisesDec 29, 2025 4:22 pm - Stories of mistaken identity, forgotten diaries, vanished communities and newly uncovered literary treasures anchor this year’s Lake County History Symposium, presented virtually on Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 15.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestDec 29, 2025 11:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 13, 2026.
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A lifetime of giving: Buffalo Grove woman marks 400th blood and platelet donationDec 26, 2025 4:13 pm - Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood and platelet donation during a special recognition at the Vitalant Arlington Heights Donor Center.
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Waukegan’s Polar Bear Plunge returns for the 27th year on Jan. 1Dec 22, 2025 2:40 pm - The Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 is an annual event that raises funds for Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County, providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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B.J. Hooper Choir performs at Gurnee MillsDec 19, 2025 7:43 pm - The B.J. Hooper Elementary School Choir, under the direction of James McDunn, performed two shows at Gurnee Mills Shopping Center on Saturday, Dec. 13. The choir performed at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to appreciative audiences.
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‘I’ll Be Right Here’ at the Fremont Public LibraryDec 19, 2025 7:26 pm - Fans of the 1982 Steven Spielberg movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" will want to stop by the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein to see the newest display in the entrance lobby.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago collects almost 1,000 during Toys For Toys driveDec 19, 2025 7:17 pm - Diane Glass, CEO of Chicago real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is pleased to share that the company collected close to 1,000 toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation this year thanks to generous donations from agents, their clients and members of our communities