Lake County Submitted Content
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Mundelein Park & Recreation District awarded funding to remove invasive species and completes projectJan 14, 2026 1:20 pm - Mundelein Park & Recreation District was awarded a $10,000 grant to remove invasive species throughout Leo Leathers Park and Longmeadow Park. These projects were recently completed in 2025.
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Fank! teen rock band ignites the stage at Madame Zuzu’sJan 14, 2026 1:03 pm - Fank!, a Chicago-based, high-energy, psychedelic band will take the stage from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Madame Zuzu’s, 1876 1st Street, Highland Park, performing their original songs, including their upcoming new single, dropping Jan. 23.
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121st Winter Tournament brings high-flying fun to Norge Ski ClubJan 13, 2026 7:01 pm - The Norge Ski Club's annual Winter Tournament on Jan. 31-Feb. 1 is celebrating its 121st year, featuring ski jumpers launching themselves off towering jumps 40- and 70- meters high.
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Harper College’s Spring 2026 Film Series spans genres, erasJan 13, 2026 1:11 pm - Harper College’s free Spring 2026 Film Series will feature a diverse lineup of films that span genres, eras and global perspectives.
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Commencement a milestone moment for CLC fall graduatesJan 12, 2026 1:22 pm - More than 350 students crossed the stage during the fall commencement ceremony in December, celebrated by the cheers of friends, families and the faculty who supported them throughout their journey.
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District 120 promotes Stevee Libert as next MHS PrincipalJan 12, 2026 12:41 pm - A familiar face will take over the reins at Mundelein High School when current MHS Principal Alex Taylor steps down from the job in the spring. The District 120 Board of Education promoted current Associate Principal Stevee Libert as the next MHS principal in December.
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A razor-sharp battle for power comes to Parker Players Theater CompanyJan 12, 2026 11:59 am - This winter, Parker Players Theater Company invites audiences to step inside a castle where power is currency, love is leverage, and family is the most dangerous battlefield of all.
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Record-breaking community support fuels township food pantryJan 12, 2026 11:40 am - Vernon Township is proud to highlight the impact its Food Pantry made in 2025, marked by record-breaking donations, strong community partnerships, and dedicated volunteers who helped to expand outreach and provided meaningful assistance to hundreds of local individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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New Exploremores cookie joins the lineup for the Girl Scout Cookie SeasonJan 08, 2026 12:10 pm - A new cookie called Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream, is being introduced this season. The troops in Girl Scouts Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are getting ready for the cookie season.