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Evan Millman of Philadelphia lifts son Max, 4, from his shoulders at the Vintage Car Show in downtown Highland Park on Aug. 22, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Highland Park Vintage Car Show features more than 200 vehicles: ‘This … brings together collectors and enthusiasts’

August 25, 2026 at 6:28 a.m.

"The Vintage Car Show brings together Highland Park neighbors and welcomes visitors to the heart of our community,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said.

The Buffalo Grove Community Foundation’s first Community Services and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 at Mike Rylko Community Park in Buffalo Grove. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Buffalo Grove Community Foundation launches first Community Services and Wellness Fair

August 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

In its first event year, 30-plus community tables and services were offered at the launch of Buffalo Grove Community Foundation’s first annual Community Services and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Aug....

The audience at the Aug. 19, 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event of the opening of the new addition of Union Ridge School in Harwood Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

School begins at renovated Union Ridge School: ‘It’s just wonderful to see people investing in the school’

August 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

School began at Union Ridge School (4600 N. Oak Park Avenue) in Harwood Heights on Thursday, Aug. 20, and families got a preview of the renovated building the day before.

The battle continues with fallen injuries and smoke at the Revolutionary War reenactment on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 in Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Visitors get taste of Revolutionary War at Grayslake reenactment: ‘You can’t touch them on a YouTube screen’

August 17, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Before the morning and afternoon battles, people could visit with historians who explained artifacts and customs of Revolutionary War time.

Center, Barrington Chief of Police Barrington Chief of Police David Daigle gathers with children at the intersection of Cook and Station streets to festively acknowledge their new statuses as a Barrington Police Superhero. The kids are donning new blue capes at National Night Out in downtown Barrington on Aug. 6, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Barrington National Night Out gives neighbors, families, officers chance to connect, talk, build trust

August 10, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

Last year’s National Night Out event in Barrington drew approximately 2,000. For this year, Barrington Chief of Police David Daigle hoped for “even more this year.”

The Warren Township High School Blue Devil Band marches on Old Grand Avenue at the Gurnee Days Parade in Gurnee on Aug. 8, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Thousands attend Gurnee Days and parade: ‘Oh my gosh, so fun’

August 10, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

“The annual Gurnee Days parade is one of the best examples of what makes our community so special,” Gurnee Park District Executive Director Mike Szpylman said.

Left, Glenview Police Patrol Officer Gary Mendoza assists families at the Glenview Police tent at National Night Out in Glenview in the Attea Bus Lot along Gallery Park on Aug. 4, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

K9 demonstrations fascinate attendees at Glenview National Night Out police and community event

August 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Glenview held its National Night Out event Aug. 4, and K9 demonstrations were popular at the police-community event.

Motocross was a featured event at the July 29, 2026 opener of the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake County Fair begins with 100K expected to attend: ‘Bursting with fun!’

July 30, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

A Monster Truck Throwdown is another event planned for three days of the fair.

Tossing stones into Diamond Lake are, from the left, Brooklyn Rosenberg, 3, and Ruby Gold, 3, both of Mundelein at an open house for The Landing in Mundelein along Diamond Lake on July 25, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Mundelein open house invites support for Diamond Lake upgrades: ‘We’ve had a vision for this for about four years’

July 28, 2026 at 10:22 a.m.

Plans call for amenities such as a water spray feature for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair accessibility, a fishing pier and sensory-friendly attractions.

The Women Pro 1/2 race at the Northbrook Grand Prix on July 23, 2026 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Chicago Grit Northbrook Grand Prix bicycle race whirls through downtown

July 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Chicago Grit Northbrook Grand Prix bicycle race whirls through downtown Northbrook on July 23, 2026.

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