Director: Edgy ‘Betty’s Summer Vacation’ is worth the risk
Olivia Sieck admitted she is taking a risk directing "Betty's Summer Vacation." She thinks the audience should take a risk, too, and see the play, which opens Aug. 4 at...
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Lake County veterans get free bicycles to get to work, job interviews
When bicycles belonging to the sons of Army veteran Regina Crump were stolen a few months ago, she said she couldn't afford to buy them new ones. But this month,...
Antioch conservation club hosts family day
Adults and children who have never had experience with fishing, archery or air rifles can get hands-on training July 22 when the Northern Illinois Conservation Club holds a family day....
Supersized Saturday features cupcakes, balloons, bands at Antioch fest
Antioch residents, businesses and organizations have been celebrating the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the village all year long — and the Antioch Chamber is joining in the fun....
Art on lawn also has music, wine-tasting, demos
In these days when art classes are a luxury in school, Angela S. Vitacco hopes adults and children will participate in Art on the Lawn July 22 in Antioch. "The...
Fox Lake public art project lights way for second year
When former firefighter Greg Murrey saw Sparky, he knew he wanted to have him. Sparky is an old fire hydrant painted to look like a Dalmatian by Laura Rudkin last...
Harbor Q puts country, barbecue together at the water
Ask someone what kind of music they'd like to hear while eating barbecue and they'll likely respond "country," said Samantha Reyes, marketing associate for the Greater Waukegan Development Coalition. The...
Waukegan hosts community yard sale
The Waukegan Park District started a children's yard sale several years ago to help youngsters learn about running a business. It got so much interest from the community that now...
Lake Villa crafts first beer festival at historic mansion
Karl Warwick knows craft beer festivals are abundant in Lake County, but Lake Villa's first craft beer festival set for July 15 has one thing the others don't have, he...
Bella Cain plays to everyone in the crowd
When filling in as a drummer for country artists, Rob Harvey said he listened and learned. "I just soaked up the knowledge from how the bands were rehearsing, to how...