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In green hat, pointing, is Yvette Bujak of Lake Bluff at the 13th annual Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich on March 7, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Lake Zurich’s Purple Plunge, in its 13th year, attracts over 500 plungers

March 9, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Lake Zurich’s lake water temperature was 57 degrees when the 13th annual Purple Plunge in Lake Zurich took place at 11 a.m. with misty overcast weather at 63 degrees along...

From left to right, meet the Schultz siblings of Glenview, (in pink) Emma, 8, a second-grader and (in green) Ava, 11, a fifth-grader (doing a leg lift trick in gym shoes) at the new Fall In Love With Downtown Glenview event on Feb. 28, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘Fall in Love’ event showcases downtown Glenview with iceless skating rink, s’mores

March 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The new 'Fall in Love' event showcases downtown Glenview with a family fun fest, iceless skating, s'mores and the Jackman Bear.

The Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 opener of the Northern Illinois Boat Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Thousands expected to attend Northern Illinois Boat Show: ‘We sell fun’

February 27, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

During the pandemic, Keller said people and boaters rediscovered their love for the waterways in Lake County along the Chain and on Lake Michigan as a local way to recreate...

Al Tempera of Schaumburg tastes a sample at the Lake County Beer Fest in the Expo Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on Feb. 21, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake County Beer Fest brings out 2,000 aficionados: ‘It’s just … a night to let loose’

February 24, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

There were Lake County-based home brewers, and larger businesses such as distilleries, wineries and breweries.

Top right, handling the catch of the day is Mike Holstrom of Antioch on Feb. 14, 2026 at the 66th annual NICC Ice Fishing Derby in Antioch at the Turtle Beach Marina on Channel Lake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch Ice Fishing Derby draws anglers hoping to grow sport: ‘Gaining an appreciation for nature’

February 18, 2026 at 11:28 a.m.

The Valentine’s Day ice on Channel Lake was about a foot thick for the 130 registrants.

From left, warming their hands are Lily Bernert, 6, a kindergartner from Buffalo Grove and Serafina Lavengco, 5, a kindergartner, also from Buffalo Grove, at the ninth annual Cocoa Crawl in downtown Long Grove on Feb. 7, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Cold temps welcome thousands to Long Grove’s Cocoa Crawl: ‘Events like this bring everyone together’

February 10, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Association President Ryan Messner said the event serves as the first event of Long Grove's 2026 festival calendar.

Lots of happiness among youngsters at the Blue Ribbon Award Celebration in the gym serving St. Norbert School on Jan. 30, 2026 in Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

St. Norbert’s School in Northbrook celebrates its Blue Ribbon award

February 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

St. Norbert's School in Northbrook celebrates its Blue Ribbon award.

Like a horse might do its jump is Payton Adamson, 10, a fifth-grader from Wainwright, Alberta, Canada and a member of the Canadian Pony Club, in the Pony Paddock room on Jan. 31, 2026 at the 2025 USPC (United States Pony Clubs, Inc.) Convention at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Pony Clubs Convention brings equine enthusiasts to Lincolnshire: ‘So many families come with young kids’

February 2, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

The convention was open to all horse lovers, and there was no requirement for attendees to be Pony Club members.

Left, Celso Schneider, a handler from Crystal Lake, grooms Hermes, a male Pomeranian breed, nearly 1, on Jan. 24, 2026 at the Cool Cluster Dog Shows at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Cool Cluster Dog Shows bring 5,000 canines to Grayslake: ‘Some really awesome dogs’

January 26, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Approximately 5,000 dogs were entered, with five winning best of show honors.

Using a wheeled cart, the Adopt-A-Husky dog sled team completes a run over an inch or so of snow at Robert’s Yukon Adventure Day on Jan. 17, 2026 at The Grove National Historic Landmark in Glenview. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Dogsledding goes off with a hitch at Glenview’s Yukon Adventure Day

January 20, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Dogsledding teams of Siberian huskies pulled wheeled carts at Robert's Yukon Adventure Day at The Grove nature center in Glenview.

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