Lake County Submitted Content
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Join in Pumpkin Smash events around the suburbsOct 30, 2025 12:08 am - The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to compost jack-o-lanterns and divert them from landfills by providing drop-off locations.
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Citadel Theatre presents ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ Nov. 12 to Dec. 14Oct 29, 2025 4:54 pm - What makes a miracle? Is it a vision, a moment of unexpected grace, or simply the courage to embrace change? Citadel Theatre’s holiday production, the comedy "Miracle on South Division Street," playing from Nov. 12 through Dec. 14, invites audiences to explore these questions through the heartfelt and humorous story of the Nowak family.
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Garden Club of Lake Zurich donates trees to Hawthorn Woods ParkOct 29, 2025 2:55 pm - On Thursday, Oct. 23, members of The Garden Club of Lake Zurich along with several of the Hawthorn Woods Village Board and Parks and Recreation Department gathered at the Community Park to celebrate the planting and dedication of two swamp white oak trees donated to the village.
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Explore preserves after dark on illuminated trailsOct 29, 2025 2:31 pm - When the clocks fall back, the trails light up. Beginning Sunday, November 2, two Lake County forest preserves will open illuminated routes so visitors can keep connecting with nature after dark.
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Barrington’s Parker Players presents the surreal comedy ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’Oct 29, 2025 1:47 pm - Parker Players Theater Company continues its production of Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" through Nov. 9 at The Barrington. The play explores the ripple effects when a woman answers a dead stranger's ringing cell phone, leading her on a surreal journey.
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Zengeler Cleaners announces 2026 prom dress collection, distribution programOct 27, 2025 1:28 pm - With the current school year well underway, Zengeler Cleaners is already looking ahead to 2026. In that spirit, the Midwest’s oldest and largest family -run cleaner, confirmed the popular prom dress collection and distribution program will return for 2026.
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The Cradle launches Home Visiting Program in Lake CountyOct 27, 2025 1:09 pm - The Cradle, a nonprofit, licensed, non-governmental human service agency, has announced the launch of its new home visiting program.
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Catholic Cemeteries to host outdoor rosary and prayer services on Nov. 2Oct 27, 2025 12:13 pm - Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host Cemetery Sunday outdoor rosary and prayer services at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, in observance of All Saints’ Day, which is Nov. 1, and All Souls’ Day, which is Nov. 2.
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Wheeling Township Community Mental Health Board seeking new memberOct 27, 2025 11:46 am - The Wheeling Township Community Mental Health Board is seeking a dedicated community member to join its Board for a four-year term.
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LCRTA to meet Nov. 11Oct 27, 2025 11:33 am - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery in Libertyville, at the junction of Highways 176 and I-94. A pre-luncheon get-together will begin at 11:30 a.m.