Lake County Submitted Content
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Grant Woods Expansion Moves ForwardFeb 02, 2026 1:37 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of approximately 0.82 acres to expand Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside.
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The HAP Foundation selected to lead Lake County CHW Learning CollaborativeFeb 02, 2026 1:24 pm - The HAP Foundation has been selected to lead the Lake County Community Health Worker Learning Collaborative and Medicaid Assessment Initiative funded by The Hunter Family Foundation, the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County, and the Steans Family Foundation.
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Carmel Catholic High School’s 52nd Street Scenes Returns Feb. 6-7Feb 02, 2026 12:31 pm - One of the nation’s longest-running school fundraisers — Carmel Catholic High School’s Street Scenes — returns for its 52nd year Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, featuring over 40 live bands, charity casino games, theatrical performances, a magic show, a popular cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, a silent auction and much more.
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District 214 Community Education’s The Theater Lab announces cast of ‘Romeo and Juliet’Feb 02, 2026 12:19 pm - The Theater Lab has announced the cast for the opening show of its 10th anniversary season, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. The production will be a limited four-performance run, Feb. 6, 7, 14, and 15, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater in Arlington Heights.
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Round Lake Police Department announces Officer of the YearFeb 02, 2026 11:35 am - The Round Lake Police Department has announced Officer Nicholas Bowman as its 2025 Officer of the Year.
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Lambs Farm offers greenhouse Valentine’s Day eventFeb 02, 2026 11:23 am - Lambs Farm is offering Planting Love, a hands-on succulent workshop led by Greenhouse Manager Shelby, from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Lambs Farm Greenhouse.
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Local authors debut That Rock Show Podcast from the Illinois Rock and Roll MuseumJan 30, 2026 10:03 pm - Jim Summaria of Algonquin and Mark Plotnick of Libertyville host a 90-minute weekly rock 'n' roll show at the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum in Joliet, featuring music, backstories, trivia, and conversations with music industry guests.
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Chicago Party Planning Showcase Feb. 1 at WhirlyBall in Vernon HillsJan 30, 2026 11:06 am - Discover everything you need for your event all under one roof at the upcoming Chicago Party Planning Showcase.
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Joe Connelly: A life of service, leadership, and a yellow duck suitJan 29, 2026 11:01 am - For nearly three decades, Joe Connelly was a defining presence in Barrington’s civic and volunteer life; a leader who believed deeply in service and understood that generosity, humor and humanity could work hand in hand.
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Local wildlife groups team up for ‘In Search of Eagles’ on Feb. 7 along the Fox River ValleyJan 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Winter is one of the best times to observe bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters. “In Search of Eagles,” an outdoor event. will be held at four sites in the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Feb. 7.