Lake County Submitted Content
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LCNS celebrates 80th AnniversarySep 22, 2025 2:27 pm - Libertyville Cooperative Nursery School has a rich history in the community. On Friday, Aug. 29, current and previous staff members, preschool families and community members gathered together for a special celebration/dedication ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the school's 80th Anniversary.
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Cosmic adventures return this fall to MCC planetariumSep 22, 2025 12:29 pm - McHenry County College in Crystal Lake will present a series of shows at its planetarium on the Crystal Lake campus, kicking off Friday, Sept. 26.
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CLC earns award for achievements in student successSep 22, 2025 11:35 am - College of Lake County is the recipient of the Association of Community College Trustees’ 2025 Impact and Success Award for the Central region. The award recognizes the gains made in student success outcomes through transformative efforts implemented through the 2024 strategic plan launched in 2019.
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Saint Viator students support Special Olympics athletes at regional tournamentSep 22, 2025 10:23 am - Saint Viator High School student volunteers gained valuable social and emotional skills while assisting at the recent Special Olympics Illinois regional volleyball tournament.
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Downers Grove couple recognized as Lutheran Social Services True FriendSep 20, 2025 1:07 am - Former BMO executive John Rudy and wife Liz will receive True Friend Award for philanthropy and service to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
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Marcus Theatres hosts Gabby’s Big Screen Bash at three local cinemasSep 18, 2025 10:29 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 27, Marcus Elgin Cinema, Marcus Addison Cinema, and Marcus Gurnee Mills Cinema will all roll out the pink carpet for Gabby’s Big Screen Bash, a one-day celebration of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.”
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Honor Hispanic heritage with music, food and family funSep 17, 2025 2:33 pm - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with neighbors, family and friends at Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida. The free, family-friendly festival takes place from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake.
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Waukegan Park District, SWALCO and city of Waukegan partner to host recycling eventSep 17, 2025 2:22 pm - The Waukegan Park District, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County and the city of Waukegan are partnering to host the 2025 Community Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Park Maintenance Facility, 2211 Ernie Krueger Circle, Waukegan.
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Savor the season: Fall fun, tasty treats beckon at Long Grove Apple FestSep 17, 2025 11:56 am - If autumn had a flavor, it would taste like apples in Long Grove. The historic village’s oldest and most popular festival will return for its 33rd year Sept. 26-28.
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Honoring a dedicated and loving foster momSep 17, 2025 11:55 am - Lake Villa's Allendale to recognize Lutisha Handy’s contributions at Sept. 20 celebration