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Demonstration participants pose for a group photo at Mural Park in downtown Highwood after the #TDOVLakeCounty demonstration on March 30, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Hundreds rally in Lake County in support of transgender rights; ‘We just want to be treated like human beings’

March 31, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.

Several organizations partnered to present the peaceful demonstrations, including the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County of Grayslake, BG Pride of Buffalo Grove, Highwood Pride, Waukegan Friends and PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake.

Here to help revitalize The Den in Mundelein by Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills are Brian Stern of Libertyville, owner, son Bradley Stern, 9, a third-grader, daughter Nora Stern, 6, a kindergartner, and spouse Nicole Stern on March 24, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Helping hands give a fresh coat to Lake County youth sports training facility

March 25, 2025 at 11:05 a.m.

On Monday, March 24, Brian and Nicole Stern, franchise owners of Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, and their children Bradley, 9, a third-grader, and Nora, 6, a kindergartner, used...

A lock of hair is airborne. Chris Buhrmester, a commander on patrol with Vernon Hills police, is having the head shaved by Hawthorn mall’s Tricoci Salon & Spa stylist Marisa Sneider of Round Lake Park at the Rock the Bald with Hawthorn at Hawthorn mall on March 22, 2025 in Vernon Hills. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Heads shaved for a good cause at Vernon Hills fundraiser; ‘Every shave … helps fund critical research’

March 25, 2025 at 7:21 a.m.

The annual event raises money for childhood cancer research and was held again this year on a stage inside the mall, complete with giveaways by community partners and activities for...

Lincolnwood police Chief Jay Parrott turns the bingo cage at the "Bingo and Scoops with the Blue" community engagement event March 13, 2025 at the Lincolnwood Community Center in Lincolnwood. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

B-I-N-G-O: Lincolnwood police, residents connect for a night of games and fellowship

March 18, 2025 at 2:33 p.m.

Nearly 40 people turned out to the Lincolnwood Community Center last Thursday in Lincolnwood for rounds of bingo, scoops of ice cream – with all the sweet trimmings – and...

Meet Comfort Dog Jake, a golden labradoodle who joined the Grayslake Police Department on June 6, 2023. Jake greets patrons on the parade route at the Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 15, 2025 in downtown Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Thousands flock to Grayslake’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebration; ‘We were both stunned and thrilled for the tremendous turnout’

March 17, 2025 at 10:54 a.m.

Lake County does not have many St. Patrick’s Day parades and municipal celebrations, Hamm said, “and I think our town can support one.”

Girls age 4 to 11 got their nails painted and more at the "Glitzy Girlz: Neon Glam Jam Dance Party" March 4, 2025 at the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

It was a ‘glitzy’ night out for area kids who got glammed up and jammed at a coed party in Park Ridge

March 18, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.

For over an hour, some area youngsters got a feel for the glitzy life, pampered with colorful manicures, glittered up and their face painted – of course with the option...

Emmy McCaffrey, 4, of Park Ridge, was among the approximately 80 children who were signed up to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt March 9, 2025 at Centennial Park in Park Ridge. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Children hunt for St. Patrick’s Day treasures at Park Ridge hunt event

March 11, 2025 at 6:14 a.m.

Dozens of children were signed up for the first of its kind St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt in Park Ridge last Sunday, taking part in a spring egg scramble-like event...

Along Lake Cook Road on the Lake County side is the Rally for Love, Protest for Love event in Buffalo Grove on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Rally for Love, Protest for Love event in Buffalo Grove supports transgender rights

March 10, 2025 at 5:22 p.m.

A large presence of attendees participated in the Rally for Love, Protest for Love event in Buffalo Grove on Saturday afternoon, along a Chase Plaza sidewalk on the Lake County...

From center left to right, Susan Petersen of Lake Bluff, market manager, speaks with intern Aneth Castillo, 17, of Waukegan, a senior at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep of Waukegan, at the Elawa Farm Winter Market in Lake Forest on March 7, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News Sun)

Elawa Farm’s Winter Market struggling to keep up with egg shortage, demand; ‘Part of our mission to build a resilient, sustainable local food system’

March 10, 2025 at 9:21 a.m.

The Winter Market began at Elawa Farm in Januaryof 2024, attracting about 200 visitors each weekend and supporting more than 50 local farmers and small food businesses, according to Laura...

Chris LaScala of Lincoln Park plunges with arms wide in the foreground at the 12th annual Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich on March 1, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Lake Zurich’s Purple Plunge expects to hit $1 million in donations for 2025

March 3, 2025 at 3:38 p.m.

Lake Zurich’s lake water was actually warmer, reporting on an online site at 32 degrees, when the 12th annual Purple Plunge in Lake Zurich took place at 11 a.m. with...

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