Lake County Submitted Content
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2025 Holiday Happenings guideSep 25, 2025 10:25 pm - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events for free by Oct. 12 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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American Nightmare Scream Park to offer scares like no other hauntSep 25, 2025 12:02 am - New outdoor haunt "American Nightmare Scream Park" emerges in Spring Grove cornfield, offering intense scares and midway entertainment.
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District 23 schools unveil new Learning Patch that will enhance science explorationSep 24, 2025 2:25 pm - Prospect Heights School District 23 held a ceremony on Sept. 18 to cut a ribbon and unveil the new Ross/Sullivan Learning Patch, an outdoor learning space that is the res...
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Rep. McLaughlin hosts Mobile Health Van in Island Lake Oct. 1Sep 24, 2025 1:59 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (52nd District) will host the LiveWell Mobile Health Van from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Island Lake Village Hall. Free h...
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Gorton Center welcomes kids for ‘Mr. V’s Day Off’ classes on Oct. 13 and Nov. 7Sep 24, 2025 1:52 pm - When school is out, the fun is in at Gorton Center. On Monday, Oct. 13, and again on Friday, Nov. 7, children ages 4-11 are invited to join award-winning music educator Bill Vaananen - affectionately known as “Mr. V.” - for “Mr. V’s Day Off,” part of the Gorton Drama Studio at Gorton Center.
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Jim Brooksher’s ‘Memorable Places in Watercolor’ on exhibit at Lake Villa District LibrarySep 24, 2025 1:22 pm - This fall, visitors to Lake Villa District Library are invited to experience the artistry of local watercolorist Jim Brooksher. His exhibit, “Memorable Places in Watercolor,” will be on display throughout September and October, showcasing his talent for transforming everyday settings into memorable places.
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Falling rates and a calmer market signal buyers to take action this fallSep 22, 2025 7:19 pm - This year’s August market is far faster moving in the Chicago area than elsewhere in the country.
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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.