Lake County Submitted Content
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McHenry Outdoor Theater set to open March 21Mar 10, 2025 5:10 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is planning a bounty of blockbusters; special star, genre and director tribute weekends; events for dog lovers, thrill seekers and holiday film enthusiasts; discount specials; influencer family fun; and even charitable snacking opportunities, all on the iconic outdoor theater grounds east of McHenry.
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TLC and American Farmland Trust to host Learning Circles on March 11 and April 3Mar 07, 2025 3:36 pm - The first Learning Circle on March 11 will cover farmland succession planning, with guest speaker Angie Doucette from American Farmland Trust.
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Family magic show to support McHenry food pantryMar 06, 2025 12:23 am - Magician Kevin Sarnwick performs a free, family-friendly show on March 15 in McHenry. Attendees are encouraged to donate to the FISH of McHenry food pantry.
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Local robotics team advances to world competitionMar 04, 2025 5:18 pm - Golden Ratio, a high school robotics team, is advancing to the world championship in Houston. The team, with students from Cary, Johnsburg and Island Lake, seeks donations to fund their innovative STEM efforts.
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Gurnee Park District announces new executive directorMar 04, 2025 10:17 am - Gurnee Park District has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Szpylman as its new Executive Director, effective May 1.
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LFOLA announces the inaugural Susie Hoffmann Award for Nature and ConservationFeb 26, 2025 2:42 pm - Lake Forest Open Lands Association offers the Susie Hoffmann Award for Nature and Conservation to a 2025 Lake Forest High School graduating senior passionate about the natural world.
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Fox River Grove selects developers for downtown mixed-use projectFeb 24, 2025 4:11 pm - Fox River Grove moves forward with downtown revitalization, selecting developers for mixed-use project with apartments, retail, and parking on prime site near Metra station.
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Jim Goshorn, Gurnee Park District president, dies at 69Feb 22, 2025 3:31 pm - The Gurnee Park District mourns the loss of James “Jim” Goshorn, Gurnee Park District board president; a leader, mentor, and friend who died at age 69 on Feb. 13 after a battle with cancer.
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Donate blood Tuesday at Indian Trails Library in WheelingFeb 21, 2025 9:37 am - The Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Grayslake author wins librarian-run statewide writing competitionFeb 18, 2025 6:04 pm - Michelle Cox of Grayslake has been chosen the winner of the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project for her novel, “The Fallen Woman’s Daughter.”