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An apartment at Ten Hotel, Convention and Residences, at the renovated former Holiday Inn in Gurnee.

‘The Khayat touch’: Former Gurnee Holiday Inn being renovated and converted to apartments, boutique rooms

Khayat Enterprises, well known in Lake County, is in the midst of its of largest venture yet — the renovation and conversion of the former Holiday Inn in Gurnee to Ten Hotel Convention Center and Residences.

Island adventures: Former mayor recalls childhood escapades on Fox River

Former St. Charles Mayor Fred Norris shares memories of a small island in the Fox River, once used by workers at a nearby piano factory for picnics and by local kids for play and fort-building.

A memorial wall covered in photos of those killed by fentanyl is on display during last year's Ride For John, held by My Child's Life Matters. This year’s motorcycle ride will be Saturday, Aug. 2.

Annual motorcycle rally to raise fentanyl awareness, support grieving families

The ninth annual "Ride for John — Remember U.S. ALL" event, organized by My Child's Life Matters, aims to raise fentanyl awareness and support grieving families.

Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2

Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.

Seller didn’t disclose shower drain problem

A homeowner hired a home inspector who failed to identify a plumbing issue -- the shower in the basement had no drain connection.

Create a lovely indoor floral arrangement using outdoor flowers.

Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral display

This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.

On the hottest days of summer, it’s important to protect animals from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.

Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

With record heat hitting the U.S., pet owners must take steps to protect animals from heat stroke. Pets left in hot vehicles are especially vulnerable.