Grayslake Summer Days fun includes kissing pigs, racing carts
It's the local lawyers' turn to vie for the dubious distinction of kissing a pig at Grayslake Summer Days. The object is to collect money for charity and whoever collects...
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There’s plenty to do during dog days of summer
With the dog days of summer upon Lake County — and school right around the corner — children and adults might be experiencing the doldrums. You can beat those hot...
Antioch family’s wine wins double gold at fair
On a hot summer day, a soft breeze touches green grapes which will be harvested in a few weeks to be turned into perhaps another award-winning wine created by the...
Sculptor for President Obama to create Bradbury statue for Waukegan
Now that an acclaimed sculptor has been selected to create a 12-foot statue of author Ray Bradbury, Waukegan officials are seeking $125,000 to pay for what they say will become...
Bingo is highlight of Lindenfest
In its 33rd year, Lindenfest has become a legend — for bingo players. "The most famous part of Lindenfest, the biggest draw for people is bingo," said Kim Henning, who...
North Chicago kicks off Community Days with peace rally
North Chicago Community Days continues to offer the most innovative approach to summer festivals in Lake County, according to Nicole Kneeland-Woods. The event, Friday through Sunday, begins with a United...
Art is all around at Libertyville festival
As arts and music programs dwindle in some school districts, the annual festival of the arts sponsored by the David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville becomes more important,...
Olympics will be part of Gurnee Days
Gurnee Days started 44 years ago with a one-day picnic in the park, said Scott Crowe. "It's evolved to a four-day extravaganza," said Crowe, president of the Gurnee Days Foundation...
Waukegan debuts Fiesta Friday
The Waukegan Park District board wanted more events to celebrate the city's Latino community. So staff created the district's first free Fiesta Friday, to be held Aug. 5. It will...
Toddlers get close to animals at Lake County Fair
Toddlers and pre-schoolers enjoyed time with the animals — riding ponies, petting goats and checking out the chickens — Thursday afternoon at the Lake County Fair. Mike and Hollie Armour,...