Lake County Submitted Content
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Motorcyclists to throttle up for POW/MIA causeMay 07, 2025 10:49 am - More than 80 years after U.S. Army Pvt. James C. Loyd disappeared during a chaotic, nighttime gun battle in Italy, the World War II soldier was set for a solemn burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood this month.
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Wheeling Park District and NWSRA celebrate opening of accessible greenhouse during Earth Day CelebrationMay 05, 2025 12:23 pm - Wheeling Park District and Northwest Special Recreation Association celebrated the grand opening of a new accessible greenhouse during a special Earth Day Celebration on April 27.
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Independence Grove Beer Garden open on weekendsMay 05, 2025 11:28 am - The Beer Garden at Independence Grove is reopening for the season, welcoming visitors back to its scenic lakeside setting. Located within Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, the venue offers a rotating selection of Lake County craft brews on tap and in cans, along with wines, hard ciders, no-alcoholic beverages and packaged snacks.
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Arts and music performance ‘Convergence’ comes to Prairie Crossing in Grayslake May 9May 05, 2025 10:51 am - Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will present "Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate," a powerful multidisciplinary concert experience, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Prairie Crossing Charter School’s Gaylord Nelson Gymnasium, at 1581 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.
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Therapy dog Kayla celebrates 100th visitMay 05, 2025 10:26 am - The American Kennel Club will be honoring Kayla, a 7-year-old golden retriever, as an “Advanced” Therapy Dog by her achievement of 100 volunteer visits as a member of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Association.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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Opening doors: Deaf ASL instructor brings immersive learning experiences to HarperApr 30, 2025 2:27 pm - From helping to create Ecuador’s first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, Harper College ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar works hard to make sure all voices are heard.
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Play, sip, enjoy live music and support nonprofits at B4 Summer FestApr 30, 2025 11:30 am - Those who love their live music, libations and outdoor fun with a healthy helping of championing great causes are invited to plan now to attend the third annual B4 Summer Festival June 7 at Richardson Adventure Farm.
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Applications now open for Vernon Township Social Service Agency fundingApr 30, 2025 11:15 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board is currently accepting applications for its next round of Community Grants.
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Concerts in the Plaza summer concert series announcedApr 30, 2025 10:49 am - The popular Concerts in the Plaza series returns to Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, bringing live outdoor performances to Millennia Plaza.