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Kids have fun with beach balls on the canceled parade route on Aug. 16, 2025 in historic downtown Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Children have a ball despite Grayslake parade cancellation; ‘We still got to come out and have some fun’

August 18, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

The parade was set to feature more than 50 entries, but was cancelled about 45 minutes before its scheduled start when a storm front moved in, forcing community partners to...

Brynn McNamara, 10, a fifth-grader from Barrington, has her face painted at Family Fest in Barrington on Aug. 16, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Barrington’s Family Fest ‘It’s a fantastic day for local business and community resources to connect’

August 18, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

Ninety-degree heat before a late afternoon storm cold front did not keep people from attending this year’s Family Fest in Barrington on Aug. 16.

Spectators gather under a tent in the rain on Old Grand Avenue at the Gurnee Days Parade on Aug. 10, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Gurnee Days Parade marches on despite downpour; ‘I think it’s great to bring the people together’

August 11, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

Gurnee Days, as an event, was launched in 1973. The parade typically draws as many as 4,000 spectators.

Spectators assemble to watch the K-9 demonstration at National Night Out in downtown Barrington on Aug. 7, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Barrington National Night Out ‘It’s important to engage with the community because that’s how you build trust’

August 12, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

More than 2,000 people were expected to attend this year’s National Night Out on Thursday, Aug. 7 in downtown Barrington.

The community table midway at National Night Out on Aug. 5, 2025 at Hidden Creek Aquapark (1220 Fredrickson Place) in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Highland Park residents and first responders enjoy 2025 National Night Out; ‘We love our community‘

August 7, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.

At a new venue this year, Highland Park Police hosted the community at National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

The Nava family, of Niles, was among the attendees of the Niles Family Services "Back to School Bash" on Aug. 2, 2025 in Niles. Back to school supplies were distributed. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Niles social service department gives away backpacks and other school supplies at ‘Back to School Bash’

August 5, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

After making a public call for donations – and amply receiving them – the Niles Family Services Department held a giveaway event Saturday to distribute classroom essentials to families in...

In her rhinestone crown is Daisy Brooks of North Chicago, parade grand marshal, at the North Chicago Community Days Parade on Aug. 2, 2025 in North Chicago. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

‘Dr. Brooks’ honored at North Chicago Community Days Parade; ‘If we all stick together, the future … can be very great’

August 4, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

Saturday evening fireworks capped the celebration.

The Northbrook Days Festival is shown on July 31, 2025 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Northbrook Days hopes to top $100,000 in revenue for local organizations

August 4, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Banner weather over most of the five days of Northbrook Days helped to bring in an estimated 30,000 people. The Northbrook Civic Foundation festival took place in its newer location...

The Fire Ball ride was among the carnival rides featured at Lincolnwood Fest which ran July 24-27, 2025 at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Lincolnwood Fest draws thousands to Proesel Park, also includes a dunk tank charitable fundraiser

July 29, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

The village of Lincolnwood’s signature summer community festival saw crowds estimated in the tens of thousands over the course of its four-day run at Proesel Park, featuring carnival rides, live...

The Garner Cyclery Men Pro Cat 1/2 race makes the turn on Shermer Road to Meadow Road at the Northbrook Grand Prix on July 24, 2025 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Grand Prix bicycle race speeds through Northbrook

April 27, 2026 at 10:51 p.m.

The 10-day Grand Prix bicycle race series, also called Chicago Grit, sped through a downtown Northbrook course on July 24.

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