Buffalo Grove Days Parade 2026 ‘Good people come out of Lake County’
The Buffalo Grove Days Parade for 2026 took place under overcast skies at nearly 80 degrees, with a parade route leading to Mike Rylko Community Park.
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‘What a joy’ ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party ushers in Evanston and Skokie school year
Despite full sun and nearly 90 degrees, the annual ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party took place on Sept. 1 at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) Lazier Field in Evanston.
Elote Festival brings 32K to Round Lake Beach: ‘One of the top celebrations in Lake County’
The festival is named after elote, Mexican street corn that is either eaten off the cob or with the corn sliced and served in a bowl.
‘Art is bringing everybody together’ Port Clinton Art Festival attracts thousands to downtown Highland Park
An estimated 300 artists took part in this year’s Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park with thousands of people attending.
‘Proud to be an American’ Norridge and Harwood Heights combine to celebrate 250 years with a festival and parade
Approximately 30 parade units traveled the streets of Norridge, Norwood Park Township and Harwood Heights on Aug. 22 on a blue sky Saturday with breezy temperatures in the mid 70...
Highland Park Vintage Car Show features more than 200 vehicles: ‘This … brings together collectors and enthusiasts’
"The Vintage Car Show brings together Highland Park neighbors and welcomes visitors to the heart of our community,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said.
Buffalo Grove Community Foundation launches first Community Services and Wellness Fair
In its first event year, 30-plus community tables and services were offered at the launch of Buffalo Grove Community Foundation’s first annual Community Services and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Aug....
School begins at renovated Union Ridge School: ‘It’s just wonderful to see people investing in the school’
School began at Union Ridge School (4600 N. Oak Park Avenue) in Harwood Heights on Thursday, Aug. 20, and families got a preview of the renovated building the day before.
Visitors get taste of Revolutionary War at Grayslake reenactment: ‘You can’t touch them on a YouTube screen’
Before the morning and afternoon battles, people could visit with historians who explained artifacts and customs of Revolutionary War time.
Barrington National Night Out gives neighbors, families, officers chance to connect, talk, build trust
Last year’s National Night Out event in Barrington drew approximately 2,000. For this year, Barrington Chief of Police David Daigle hoped for “even more this year.”