Event encourages dabbling in art
Youngsters and adults who've wanted to try throwing pottery, creating wood-burned art or dabbling in pastels have the perfect opportunity July 16 when the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation presents its...
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Bands to join in military salute
Two long-lived bands, the 85th Army Band activated in 1943, and the Waukegan Band, formed in the late-1930s, will join July 19 for a concert dedicated to the nation's armed...
Summer Celebration continues with fireworks, music, fun
Apart from watching fireworks, going on rides, listening to music and playing in the bags tournament, residents have one new thing to do at Vernon Hills annual Summer Celebration this...
Scoop Waukegan adds carnival, Gospel concerts
A scoop in the 1950s and 1960s meant driving up and down city streets and stopping at the local pizza place to see your friends, perhaps showing off your cool...
Faire hails to 16th century with modern twists
For those who haven't been to the Bristol Renaissance Faire for a while, entertainment director Kristen Mansour suggests they join the merriment this season. "We've changed a lot," Mansour said,...
History comes alive at Civil War Days
For the 25th anniversary of Civil War Days, the Lake County Forest Preserves is bringing more local history as well as homemade root beer to the annual event set for...
Antioch’s new Taste includes wild boar
Antioch's first Taste of Summer started in 1993 as a way to promote local restaurants. Today, it's filled with live music, a carnival, crafters and more unusual foods — and...
Rare birds nesting at hazardous cleanup site in Waukegan
Two more federally endangered birds have returned to Lake County, but the future of their nesting site remains undecided. Last year, a pair of piping plovers nested at Illinois Beach...
Waukegan midday concerts emphasize the mellow
Those who come to hear noon concerts on Fridays at the Waukegan Public Library courtyard won't hear boisterous electronic music typically heard at local outdoor concerts. Instead, they'll be treated...
Volo VooDoo A-Go-Go show benefits cancer charities
Larry VooDoo, aka Larry Grobe, is bringing his customized, aqua-pearl 1950 Mercury to the annual VooDoo A-Go-Go Car show he and his wife, Collette, help run at the Volo Auto...