Submitted Content
-
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.
-
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.
-
Celebrate local roots and lasting legacies during Black History Month at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 02, 2026 1:14 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is hosting various programs and events to celebrate Black History Month, including exhibits, discussions, and presentations.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Sweden’s Queen of Swing plays Schaumburg Prairie Center Feb. 6Feb 02, 2026 12:04 pm - The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will present internationally acclaimed jazz sensation Gunhild Carling at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.
-
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.
-
League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts candidate forum for Illinois’ 6th District primaryFeb 02, 2026 11:30 am - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a moderated candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for the U.S. House District 6 on Feb. 6.
-
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.
-
Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards FY27 fundingFeb 02, 2026 11:07 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $1,200,000 in FY27 annual funding at their Jan. 27 meeting. Annual funds were awarded to agencies serving Hanover Township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and prevention.