Articles filed under Communities
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Finding peace in the preserves: Inside the Lake County Hikers communityJul 06, 2026 12:38 pm - For members of the Lake County Hikers Facebook group, hitting the trails means an intentional blend of quiet decompression, community and exploring local wilderness.
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Wigglers, crawlers and swimmers: The surprisingly complex lives of worms and leechesJul 06, 2026 12:09 pm - Naturalist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the remarkable biology and regenerative powers of worms and leeches.
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CLC’s SkillsUSA wins two medals at national competitionJul 06, 2026 11:53 am - Some of the brightest minds in the nation competed for College of Lake County during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, bringing home two bronze medals.
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Lords Park Summer Concert Series features the Outset Trio on July 13Jul 06, 2026 11:27 am - The Lords Park Summer Concert Series continues July 13 with the Outset Trio performing composer Mark O'Connor's music that blends bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical. The trio of violin, viola, and double bass met at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and were inspired by their mentor Yo-Yo Ma.
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Improv Playhouse selected as host site for Disney’s Camp Rock ACA promotionJul 06, 2026 11:22 am - Improv Playhouse has announced its participation in Disney’s nationwide Camp Rock promotional campaign, an initiative launched through the American Camp Association in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company.
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Libertyville’s Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter awards Community Service AwardJul 06, 2026 10:59 am - The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR recently presented the DAR Community Service Award to Nicholas (Nick) Konz.
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Best Bets: Lizzo makes Ravinia Festival debut SaturdayJul 06, 2026 10:42 am - Singer/songwriter/flutist Lizzo makes her Ravinia Festival debut and comedians Tony Rock headlines The Lighthouse at American Place Casino and Joe Avery laughs it up at Zanies in Rosemont.
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Mount Prospect teen launches race for premature babies Aug. 9Jul 06, 2026 10:37 am - A local teen is turning his passion for running and his personal connection to premature birth into an event that gives back to families facing similar journeys.
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Bicyclist hit, killed in HampshireJul 06, 2026 9:40 am - A cyclist was killed early Monday morning in Hampshire after being struck by a vehicle, authorities said.
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Wheaton P.E.O. Chapter hosts fundraising walk for women’s educationJul 05, 2026 11:33 pm - P.E.O. Wheaton Chapter NC hosts "Walk Today for Women Tomorrow" fundraiser on July 13 to support educational grants and scholarships for women, with routes starting at First Presbyterian Church.