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Center, in green floral shirt, Linda Evola of Grayslake participates in line dancing at the 12th annual Craft Beer Festival on June 13, 2026 in Vernon Hills at Century Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Vernon Hills Park District’s 12th annual Craft Beer Festival ‘It’s a lot of fun and they do an amazing job’

June 16, 2026 at 6:15 a.m.

The weather was sunny, maybe pitcher perfect if you wanted a pint or pitcher of beer. Instead, glass keepsake tasting glasses were distributed for sampling as part of the paid...

Pointing at the fish she just caught mixed with water foliage is Sophie Cherney, 4, of Highland Park at the Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby on June 6, 2026 at The Preserve at Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Highland Park’s Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby hooks families for a memory maker

June 8, 2026 at 9:51 a.m.

No fishing license was needed except for enthusiasm and the urge to say, “Gone fishing” at the third annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby on June 6 at The Preserve...

The parade start at the 2026 Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on June 7, 2026 in Buffalo Grove. (Karie Angell Luc/ for the Pioneer Press)

Buffalo Grove Pride Parade 2026 ‘I think inclusivity for all people is important’

June 8, 2026 at 6:35 a.m.

This year’s BG Pride Parade took place under sunny skies with breezy temperatures in the 80-degree range along the Buffalo Grove residential neighborhood leading to Mike Rylko Community Park on...

Center, Norridge Village President Dan Tannhauser talks with attendees at the Aging Care Connections (ACC) and Seniors Assistance Center (SAC) open house in Norridge on June 2, 2026 at the Estelle Sieb Senior Center. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘We can all learn together’ Norridge senior center celebrates its history and new partnership

June 5, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Harwood Heights, Norridge and Norwood Park Township officials and residents turned out for a Tuesday, June 2 late afternoon celebration at the Estelle Sieb Senior Center, also known as a...

A wave of the 5K begins at the start line. This is the North Shore Classic Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Dash on May 31, 2026 in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

North Shore Classic brings 3K runners to Highland Park: ‘It’s a beloved tradition’

June 2, 2026 at 7:33 a.m.

The bib-chipped, timed event brought participants from 26 states and territories, plus eight countries, through city neighborhoods.

Long-stemmed red roses await graduates who would like one to go with their white wardrobe. Men were offered red boutonnières. Seen at the New Trier Township High School commencement on May 31, 2026 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduates: ‘I feel very prepared for college’

June 1, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduated May 31 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. New Trier has Winnetka, Northfield campuses.

Posing for a photo before the ceremony are, from second left, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Sonja Marie Martin of Highland Park, honoree, staff sergeant, U.S. Army (retired), and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ryan M. Dunbar of Highland Park, at the Memorial Day Observance on May 25, 2026 in the auditorium of Highland Park High School in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Highland Park’s annual Memorial Day Observance shows a ‘deep appreciation for the veterans’

May 26, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

In an auditorium that has the words “Dream…Believe…Achieve…” displayed on a wall as a message to all, was also the venue for the City of Highland Park’s annual Memorial Day...

From left to right, already in their rows as future graduates file into the auditorium are Abigail “Aye Jay” Julianne Torres of Prairie View, Abigail Venegas of Long Grove and Ella Zelker of Buffalo Grove during commencement for Adlai E. Stevenson High School graduation at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on May 22, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘We are proud beyond words’ Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2026, a class of philanthropy, graduates

May 25, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Almost 1,200 graduates of the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2026 graduated at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on Friday, May 22.

Noshing on a s’mores is Ale Gallegos of Schaumburg on May 15, 2026 in Long Grove at Chocolate Fest. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

An estimated 25K attend Long Grove’s Chocolate Fest: ‘This is really like a Hallmark movie’

May 18, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Chocolate Fest marks the unofficial start of Long Grove’s event season, officials say.

Patrons of all ages have the opportunity to pet Drago, 5, a male alligator, handled by Jim Galeno of Des Plaines, owner of JG’s Reptile Road Show, at the Blossoms and Bugs Family Fest on May 9, 2026 at the Preserve at Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Highland Park Blossoms and Bugs fest focuses on nature’s wonders: ‘A wonderful opportunity for kids to learn’

May 11, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A popular attraction was a tent staffed by reptile handlers.

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