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The Nava family, of Niles, was among the attendees of the Niles Family Services "Back to School Bash" on Aug. 2, 2025 in Niles. Back to school supplies were distributed. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Niles social service department gives away backpacks and other school supplies at ‘Back to School Bash’

August 5, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

After making a public call for donations – and amply receiving them – the Niles Family Services Department held a giveaway event Saturday to distribute classroom essentials to families in...

In her rhinestone crown is Daisy Brooks of North Chicago, parade grand marshal, at the North Chicago Community Days Parade on Aug. 2, 2025 in North Chicago. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

‘Dr. Brooks’ honored at North Chicago Community Days Parade; ‘If we all stick together, the future … can be very great’

August 4, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

Saturday evening fireworks capped the celebration.

The Northbrook Days Festival is shown on July 31, 2025 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Northbrook Days hopes to top $100,000 in revenue for local organizations

August 4, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Banner weather over most of the five days of Northbrook Days helped to bring in an estimated 30,000 people. The Northbrook Civic Foundation festival took place in its newer location...

The Fire Ball ride was among the carnival rides featured at Lincolnwood Fest which ran July 24-27, 2025 at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Lincolnwood Fest draws thousands to Proesel Park, also includes a dunk tank charitable fundraiser

July 29, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

The village of Lincolnwood’s signature summer community festival saw crowds estimated in the tens of thousands over the course of its four-day run at Proesel Park, featuring carnival rides, live...

The Garner Cyclery Men Pro Cat 1/2 race makes the turn on Shermer Road to Meadow Road at the Northbrook Grand Prix on July 24, 2025 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Grand Prix bicycle race speeds through Northbrook

April 27, 2026 at 10:51 p.m.

The 10-day Grand Prix bicycle race series, also called Chicago Grit, sped through a downtown Northbrook course on July 24.

Motocross action at the July 23, 2025 Wednesday opener of the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Visitors brave the heat as Lake County Fair opens; ‘Where memories are made and community roots grow deeper’

July 24, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

As many as 100,000 people are expected to attend the fair, which runs through Sunday.

The Rose family of Rosemont has their photo with Santa Claus and the Grinch taken by Kelly Rose of Des Plaines. Parents Shawn and Laura Rose pose with children Callie, 8, a rising third-grader and Claire, 6, a rising first-grader at the Christmas in July event at Blarney Island in Antioch on July 20, 2025 on Grass Lake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Christmas in July celebrated at Blarney Island in Antioch; ‘Any opportunity to celebrate Christmas for us is the best’

July 21, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Adults took photos of their children visiting with Santa.

In the second row on the ride Pharaoh’s Fury are the Scott siblings from West Des Moines, Iowa, from left, Ellie Faye, 10, a rising fifth-grader and Pippa, 13, a rising eighth-grader, on opening night of Vernon Hills Days on July 17, 2025 at Century Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Vernon Hills Days 2025 opens: ‘It’s home and it’s so fun to be able to provide an event like this for the community’

July 20, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

Cooler temperatures opened the four consecutive dates of Vernon Hills Days in Vernon Hills at Century Park. The Thursday night opener on June 17 offered golden hour lighting before evening...

Bella Perkins of Libertyville watches as pup Rio, 7, a male Australian shepherd, takes a jump at the Dog Days of Summer hosted by the Knights of Columbus (Council #3674) on July 12, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Dog Days event draws thousands of people, hundreds of hounds; ‘It acknowledges how great our furry friends are’

July 14, 2025 at 12:02 p.m.

The event’s fundraising goal was to net $11,000.

On Central Avenue on July 4, 2025 in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Highland Park celebrates July 4 with return of a remembrance ceremony and parade

July 7, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

This year’s July 4 events in Highland Park included the return of a morning indoor remembrance ceremony, held this time at The Moraine (1201 Park Ave. W), and the 11...

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