Lake County Submitted Content
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Prospect High School alum’s award-nominated documentary to premiere in ChicagoJul 13, 2026 2:15 pm - Prospect High School alumna Allison Walsh will celebrate the Chicago premiere of her documentary, “All of the Above,” on Saturday, July 25, as part of the Midwest Film Festival at the Ramova Theatre.
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Wheaton Municipal Band to host two U.S. Marine Band virtuosos at July 16 concertJul 13, 2026 2:05 pm - On July 16, the Wheaton Municipal Band will welcome two elite musicians from “The President’s Own” Marine Band - Master Sgt. Brandon Eubank of Tinley Park and Staff Sgt. Daniel Taubenheim of Lake Bluff.
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Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2026 Jack Blane Community Service AwardJul 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Each year, Highland Park Community Foundation honors an individual whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the Highland Park-Highwood community.
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Waukegan Park District to celebrate Unplug Illinois DayJul 08, 2026 2:13 pm - The Waukegan Park District will celebrate Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, with several free and low-cost programs and events for individuals and families.
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Round Lake Area Park District invites community to help shape the future of Fawcett ParkJul 08, 2026 1:53 pm - The Round Lake Area Park District has officially begun the planning process for Fawcett Park and is inviting residents to help shape the future of the district’s newest passive park.
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Enjoy Lake County Greek Fest July 10-12Jul 08, 2026 12:55 pm - The annual Lake County Greek Fest takes place on Friday through Sunday, July 10-12, on the grounds of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Give a Sip Fundraiser to Support University of Illinois Extension Programs in Lake and McHenry CountiesJul 06, 2026 1:11 pm - The Lake County Extension Foundation will host its first “Give a Sip” Garden Social Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 28, at The Country Bumpkin Garden Center in Mundelein.
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Harper College Police launch Blue Envelope Program in partnership with the Autism Hero ProjectJul 06, 2026 12:57 pm - The Harper College Police Department is proud to join the Blue Envelope Program, a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel safer and more confident during interactions with law enforcement.