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A wave of the 5K begins at the start line. This is the North Shore Classic Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Dash on May 31, 2026 in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

North Shore Classic brings 3K runners to Highland Park: ‘It’s a beloved tradition’

June 2, 2026 at 7:33 a.m.

The bib-chipped, timed event brought participants from 26 states and territories, plus eight countries, through city neighborhoods.

Long-stemmed red roses await graduates who would like one to go with their white wardrobe. Men were offered red boutonnières. Seen at the New Trier Township High School commencement on May 31, 2026 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduates: ‘I feel very prepared for college’

June 1, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduated May 31 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. New Trier has Winnetka, Northfield campuses.

Posing for a photo before the ceremony are, from second left, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Sonja Marie Martin of Highland Park, honoree, staff sergeant, U.S. Army (retired), and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ryan M. Dunbar of Highland Park, at the Memorial Day Observance on May 25, 2026 in the auditorium of Highland Park High School in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Highland Park’s annual Memorial Day Observance shows a ‘deep appreciation for the veterans’

May 26, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

In an auditorium that has the words “Dream…Believe…Achieve…” displayed on a wall as a message to all, was also the venue for the City of Highland Park’s annual Memorial Day...

From left to right, already in their rows as future graduates file into the auditorium are Abigail “Aye Jay” Julianne Torres of Prairie View, Abigail Venegas of Long Grove and Ella Zelker of Buffalo Grove during commencement for Adlai E. Stevenson High School graduation at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on May 22, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘We are proud beyond words’ Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2026, a class of philanthropy, graduates

May 25, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Almost 1,200 graduates of the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2026 graduated at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on Friday, May 22.

Noshing on a s’mores is Ale Gallegos of Schaumburg on May 15, 2026 in Long Grove at Chocolate Fest. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

An estimated 25K attend Long Grove’s Chocolate Fest: ‘This is really like a Hallmark movie’

May 18, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Chocolate Fest marks the unofficial start of Long Grove’s event season, officials say.

Patrons of all ages have the opportunity to pet Drago, 5, a male alligator, handled by Jim Galeno of Des Plaines, owner of JG’s Reptile Road Show, at the Blossoms and Bugs Family Fest on May 9, 2026 at the Preserve at Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Highland Park Blossoms and Bugs fest focuses on nature’s wonders: ‘A wonderful opportunity for kids to learn’

May 11, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A popular attraction was a tent staffed by reptile handlers.

Nicknamed Teddy is this tarantula being presented by animal handler Megan Campbell of Schaumburg of Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles at the GLMV Extreme Block Party Family Expo and Taste of the Towns on May 2, 2026 in Mundelein at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mundelein. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Taste of the Towns brings 1,500 visitors to Mundelein: ‘It’s good for the local economy’

May 5, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

“The Block Party Family Expo is a true win for our community,” GLMV Chamber President Scott Adams said.

Left, serving sangria for Yard House is Daisy Soninbayar of Glenview. On right, in blue, is Jill Brickman of Glenview at the annual Bites & Brews event at The Glen Club on April 30, 2026 in Glenview. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Glenview holds Bites N’ Brews food and wine tasting

May 5, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.

Glenview holds Bites N' Brews food and wine tasting

Emma Barnes, of Highland Park, checks out Junior, a nearly 6-year-old female Ayam Cemani mix, at the Arbor Day Celebration at Ravinia Festival on Saturday in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Nature is featured at Highland Park’s Arbor Day Celebration: ‘Getting out and seeing neighbors is good’

April 28, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

Children took turns petting and saying hello to Junior, a black-feathered chicken.

On left is patron Raminta Lapsys of Wheeling. This heart monitor was being used as a blood pressure monitor as a service amenity by Alec Budnik, Buffalo Grove firefighter/paramedic at the annual Senior Expo in the Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road) in Buffalo Grove on April 21, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Buffalo Grove’s popular annual Senior Expo draws a strong turnout at Community Arts Center

April 27, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

A sizable turnout of senior citizens attended the complimentary annual Senior Expo on April 21 at the Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road) in Buffalo Grove.

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