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Independence Grove Beer Garden open on weekendsMay 05, 2025 11:28 am - The Beer Garden at Independence Grove is reopening for the season, welcoming visitors back to its scenic lakeside setting. Located within Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, the venue offers a rotating selection of Lake County craft brews on tap and in cans, along with wines, hard ciders, no-alcoholic beverages and packaged snacks.
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Local nonprofit collecting much-needed items through Healthy Babies DriveMay 05, 2025 11:05 am - To ensure the infants, toddlers, and parents have the essential items, like diapers, wipes, baby gates, bottles, and protective oven knob covers; to keep them safe and healthy so they can build a strong foundation for life, Kids Above All has launched its Healthy Babies Drive.
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Arts and music performance ‘Convergence’ comes to Prairie Crossing in Grayslake May 9May 05, 2025 10:51 am - Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will present "Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate," a powerful multidisciplinary concert experience, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Prairie Crossing Charter School’s Gaylord Nelson Gymnasium, at 1581 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.
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Huntley acquires a lot more land near rail tracks but remains mum on specific plans for propertyMay 05, 2025 10:48 am - Huntley has acquired more than 150 acres of land near the intersection of Kreutzer Road and the railroad tracks.
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History Center’s Sandy Johnson honored with volunteer service awardMay 05, 2025 10:38 am - The Des Plaines History Center’s longtime volunteer Sandy Johnson received the Illinois Association of Museums 2025 Volunteer Service Award for her remarkable 30 years of volunteer service to the organization.
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Therapy dog Kayla celebrates 100th visitMay 05, 2025 10:26 am - The American Kennel Club will be honoring Kayla, a 7-year-old golden retriever, as an “Advanced” Therapy Dog by her achievement of 100 volunteer visits as a member of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Association.
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood driveMay 05, 2025 10:24 am - On May 28, Fox Valley Orthopedics will hold a blood drive on May 28. Donors get a Panera Bread to-go meal and raffle entry. Walk-ins welcome but registration encouraged.
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Des Plaines man dies after suffering medical emergency on interstate off rampMay 05, 2025 9:00 am - A 53-year-old Des Plaines man died early Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency on an interstate off ramp in Chicago.
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‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dogMay 04, 2025 4:39 pm - Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.