Lake County Submitted Content
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Gurnee Park District Director Kraig Owens receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Western Illinois UniversityFeb 16, 2026 1:47 pm - Gurnee Park District’s Director of Parks and Planning, Kraig Owens, has been honored with the Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award from Western Illinois University at the annual Illinois Association of Park District/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s Soaring to New Heights Conference.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Vernon Township Mental Health Board awards 17 community grantsFeb 16, 2026 11:28 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board recently awarded $232,200 in community grants, as part of its second round of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants program.
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Woodlands Academy students receive Archdiocesan faith, service awardFeb 16, 2026 11:07 am - Two Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart students have been honored with the 2026 Golden Rose Award.
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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Local couple brings Floor Coverings International and its Mobile Flooring Showroom to Chicago’s North ShoreFeb 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Floor Coverings International | Northern Chicago Suburbs, locally owned by Joey and Kim Sherman, is officially open and celebrating its grand opening, bringing thousands of flooring options directly to customers’ homes through the company’s Mobile Flooring Showroom.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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The Goddard Schools of Lake County expand access to books for local familiesFeb 11, 2026 4:46 pm - The Goddard School, one of the nation’s largest early childhood education providers serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, is holding a book drive in Lake County focused on expanding access to books for local children and families.