Three Brothers Theatre presents ‘dramedy’ about mental illness
Jinni Barak graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in theater and social change, then came to Chicago to do the kind of theater she loves. "It's all about...
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Waukegan’s WaukAMole fest pays tribute to the avocado
Josh Beadle hopes the name WaukAMole Fest alone will entice folks to come to the first avocado festival set from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20 in downtown Waukegan....
Creepy, kooky ‘Addams Family’ take the CLC stage
The College of Lake County theater department brings the creepy, kooky and "all together ooky" Addams Family to stage this month, with Gomez, Morticia and Uncle Fester singing and dancing...
Mental health crisis resources for Lake County residents
The Lake County Health Department and other agencies offer a variety of resources for residents experiencing a mental-health crisis or looking to locate available services: Community members who want to...
‘How can I help?’: Training helps Lake County police officers deal with mental health episodes
Deputy sheriffs Errika Stiltner and Jacob Peloquin arrive at Mick Cullen's home to find he is brandishing a knife and shaking uncontrollably. He had called to report someone broke into...
To combat mental illness in Lake County, officials seek alternatives to jail: ‘We don’t have a system in place to help them’
He was back in jail again, likely cited for disturbing the peace or a similar charge. A jail employee, according to Sandy Hart, said the man was "crazy," adding there...
Fox Lake adds more tickets, food, drink to second Bloody Mary Fest
Proof that Bloody Mary cocktails and their accompanying "bling," i.e,. burgers, onion rings, shrimp, etc., are popular came last year when the Village of Fox Lake held its first annual...
Creedence Revived brings all the CCR hits to Waukegan
In the short time Creedence Clearwater Revival was together, the group made a huge impact on rock 'n' roll music, producing myriad great hits and later being inducted into the...
Waukegan Library hosts summer concert series
Running since 1996, the free summer Friday concerts in the Waukegan Public Library's outdoor courtyard continue to attract a host of different patrons, public suggestions and varied musical styles, according...
Cuneo Mansion self-guided tours resume most Fridays, Saturdays
The corner of Routes 21 and 60 might be one of the busiest intersections in Lake County. But Lisa Cushing Davis says the public can find a quiet retreat just...