Fishing derby leads off July 4th activities in Zion
The Zion Park District will supply the worms and even someone to help youngsters learn to fish when it kicks off its annual Fourth of July Celebration at 8 a.m....
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Kids from Wisconsin spread uplifting message
The Kids from Wisconsin will be traveling to Chicago, Cleveland, Nashville, Vegas and Hollywood this summer — not by bus or train — but through music. Their show "Head Out...
Antioch salutes 125 years at July 4 parade, festival
Ever since Antioch was incorporated 125 years ago, the village has held a parade and festival on Fourth of July, said Toni Galster, special event coordinator for the Antioch Park...
Waukegan Park District celebrates 100th at Independence Day event
Members of the Waukegan Woman's Club will lead Waukegan's Annual Independence Day Parade down Sheridan Road as grand marshals on July 2. "It's the Waukegan Park District's 100th anniversary, and...
Tim Allen keeps doing what he loves most — standup and Buzz Lightyear
When ABC announced in May it was canceling the hit television comedy, "Last Man Standing," Tim Allen said he and the cast were shocked. "It was like a sudden death....
Ingleside Dog N Suds celebrates 50 years in same family
When it's time to make the root beer, Roy Miller goes downstairs into a small, dark basement. Just like his dad did 50 years ago, Miller adds sugar, water and...
Fireworks, music, fun run all part of Great Lakes July 4 party
As soon as Naval Station Great Lakes announced that Skillet was its headliner for the annual Independence Day Celebration this year, the tweets and Facebook messages started coming, said John...
What to read: Lake County librarians offer tips for kids, adults
Warren-Newport Public Library and Waukegan Public Library staff made these recommendations for children, teens and adults to read over the summer: *Vicky Schoenrock, Warren's youth services librarian, said she recommends...
Lake County summer reading subjects: A friendly giant, the Cubs, life on Nebraska prairie
Katherine Hamilton-Smith's visit to Red Cloud, Nebraska, two weeks ago inspired her to read a book this summer by one of her favorite authors: Willa Cather, who wrote about pioneer...
Grayslake arts festival adds wine tasting
Philip Bruno said he has likely purchased art at every Grayslake Arts Festival since the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce started the event 22 years ago. "Every single year I buy...