Lake County Submitted Content
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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
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Des Plaines hosts kickoff for fourth round of regional EV Readiness ProgramSep 16, 2025 3:15 pm - The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the fourth round of its Electric Vehicle Readiness Program, gathering municipalities committed to enhancing EV adoption and infrastructure throughout the Chicago region.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary, Zengeler Cleaners team up for 2025 ‘Coats for Vets’ collection driveSep 16, 2025 2:59 pm - Libertyville Rotary Sunrise teamed with Zengeler Cleaners for its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. This important event collects winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel that will be distributed to veterans throughout the northern Illinois area.
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Golfers hit the green Sept. 20 to grant college scholarships for North Chicago High School gradsSep 15, 2025 2:15 pm - Lake Forest Faith Lutheran Church Hosts Faith on the Fairway at Foss Park Golf Course.
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Mundelein Historical Commission to hold Cemetery WalkSep 15, 2025 2:04 pm - The Mundelein Historical Commission will hold its second annual Cemetery Walk at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Ivanhoe Cemetery, 21150 Highway 176; followed by an indoor presentation at the Fremont Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 1.