There's a reason we've taken a lot of towels, blankets and clothes to the Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin through the years, or made donations in various ways through fundraisers. We love animals, especially dogs. Our son has also adopted a d...

An alert child who spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's Wauconda home Sunday morning helped firefighters get on the scene quickly and prevent significant damage, authorities said. Wauconda Fire District firefighters called to the home in the 1200 ...

Aurora Central CatholicCoach: Mike Cowan Last season: 7-3, 5-3; fourth in the Metro Suburban Blue; second at Class 2A Burlington Central regional; 12th at Grayslake Central sectional. Top athletes: Nathan Turco, Jr, Austin Miller, sophomore, Joh...

This weekend Food Truck Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in the parking lot of the Lincolnshire Corporate Center, 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire. Features 12 food trucks, including Toasty Cheese, Grill Chasers, Marty's Eat Wagon,...

A divided Lake County Board voted Tuesday to put a question on the Nov. 6 ballot asking if the General Assembly should amend Illinois' Constitution and ban a statewide property tax increase. The usefulness of the referendum was questioned by county ...

Fun up north Gurnee Days return in their 46th incarnation with lots of rides, food, concerts and more starting Thursday at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free admission. (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com. 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday,...

Facing accusations of financial misbehavior and a law enforcement investigation, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor has formally ended his re-election bid. The county clerk's office received Lawlor's notarized withdrawal from the 18th District ...

• Miss Jamie's Farm: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. ahpd.org. • Mike & Joe: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Free. (847) 465-77...

This weekend Gurnee Days: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. The theme of the 46th annual fest is “Gurnee Days - Celebrate th...