‘A Hallmark moment:’ Illuminate Northbrook provides lights, popcorn, cocoa
If a little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness, then Northbrook Village Green Park on Friday, Nov. 22 was bright with holiday joy at the fourth annual Illuminate...
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Thousands flock to Grayslake’s Festival of Lights and Holiday Market; ‘This is just so nice to have everybody come together’
The tradition has carried on for more than 30 years as a tree lighting, but the event was augmented with committee assistance in recent years, according to Grayslake Area Chamber...
‘Patience, love and understanding:’ Santa’s wish at Glenview’s holiday parade
An estimated 5,000 people attended the annual Holiday in the Park and Parade on Saturday in downtown Glenview. Many attendees wore heavy winter gear against the 26-degree cold, but some...
Visitors express hopes for future at Highland Park Holiday Lighting; ‘These small traditions … really keep communities alive’
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering was also among the familiar faces welcoming families to the Holiday Lighting event at Port Clinton Square downtown on Saturday, which featured a holiday tree...
Runners in Lincolnwood Turkey Trot got starting words from local WNBA star Jewell Loyd
Some 2,200 people participated in the annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 5K/10K and 5K Fitness Walk Sunday in Lincolnwood.
Lake County agencies among beneficiaries of Hunger Resource Network protein distribution
The Northbrook-based Hunger Resource Network (HRN) held its autumn Poultry to Pantries Community Outreach Day on Nov. 16.
Mini Comic Con is back first time in-person at Vernon Area Public Library since 2019
This one wasn’t so mini. Approximately 1,600 people flocked to the Mini Comic Con on Nov. 16 in Lincolnshire, a popular in-person event that returned to the Vernon Area Public...
Deer Park event welcomes Santa, honors veterans; ‘A key part of the community’s holiday celebrations’
The November fireworks finale was timed for Veterans Day, honoring veterans and military personnel after the holiday tree was illuminated with the help of an oversized red switch.
Honoring veterans is the focus of the November Community Meal of Barrington
United States military veterans and their families were invited along with the community to share a meal at The Community Meal in Barrington on Nov. 12, the Tuesday evening after...
‘We appreciate being noticed and thanked’ Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration and Luncheon
Buffalo Grove area veterans were welcomed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with a complimentary luncheon and a Monday afternoon auditorium program at the Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road) in...