Lake County Submitted Content
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MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park Returns June 20Jun 02, 2025 2:33 pm - Lunch options and live music return to downtown Libertyville’s Cook Park on Friday, June 20, at MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park.
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District 214 Calisch Award winners embody renaissance spirit in the artsJun 02, 2025 1:02 pm - Six graduating seniors have been named the 2025 recipients of High School District 214’s annual Calisch Awards. This year’s honorees represent passion, talent and leaders...
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Libertyville Historical Society launches ‘Liberty and Union Campaign to Restore the Wide Awakes Banner’Jun 02, 2025 12:51 pm - On June 1, the Libertyville Historical Society launched the "Liberty and Union Campaign to Restore the Wide Awakes Banner," an ambitious preservation initiative to restore a historic silk banner from 1860.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Wheeling Park District Commissioner trains at statewide seminarMay 28, 2025 1:14 pm - Claudia Fonseca, commissioner of the Wheeling Park District, recently attended the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ 2025 Boot Camp.
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Cary Cruise Nights ready for its 27th seasonMay 28, 2025 11:21 am - Cary Cruise Nights kicks off June 4 for its 27th year. The event celebrates community, history and downtown Cary's charm through a weekly classic car show and family-friendly atmosphere.
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Local tomato grower to speak on heirloom varietiesMay 27, 2025 9:35 pm - Tomato expert Bob Zeni, known as the Chicago Tomato Man, will give a free June 3 presentation on heirloom tomatoes, offering growing tips and taking questions.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.
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Cary-Grove Chamber celebrates young leaders with annual pageantMay 22, 2025 11:02 pm - On Wednesday, May 21, 15 young women competed for the crown in the 2025 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant at Cary-Grove High School in Cary.
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois joins statewide advocacy day to protect Older Americans Act servicesMay 22, 2025 10:47 pm - On May 28, Illinois aging agencies will hold events across the state, calling on lawmakers to invest in the Older Americans Act that supports millions of seniors and caregivers.