Winter Beach Bash Happening This Weekend In Gurnee

The Gurnee Park District is putting on the event at FitNation Gurnee, 1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

On January 17th in Libertyville: `Estate Planning Explained’

In an afternoon program hosted by Cook Memorial Library, Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group covers the process from beginning to end

Grayslake's Skate In The Park Is This Weekend

The fun and festivities will from noon to 3 p.m. at Gelatin Park.

Lake Co. Rail Line Quiet Zones Reinstated Wednesday

After a temporary suspension of the quiet zone rules, rail horns will be silenced at crossings again starting on Dec. 20.

$6.1M Water Tower Contract Approved

Construction on the new water tower is slated to start next spring.

Strangling Death; Woman ID'd | 7th DUI | Holiday Fests

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Support the Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago this #GivingTuesday

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan

Lake County Forest Preserves Receive Two Prestigious Awards

The forest preserve district earned the Platinum-level Excellence in Ecological Restoration and George B. Rabb Force of Nature awards.

Unborn Baby Dies In Shooting | Train Crash Injures 40 | Rare Crane

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Coroner IDs Body Found In Lake As Missing Hunter

Preliminary autopsy results show Patrick Serzynski, 60, of Lake Villa, died from drowning.

'Sadistic' Threats | Search For Missing Man | Solar-Lit Trails Open

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Lake Co. Opens Solar-Lit Trails For Winter

The Lake County Forest Preserves will debut its winter solar-lit trails at Old School Forest Preserve and Lakewood Forest Preserve.

Teen Falls From Fence, Dies | Six Flags Rides Scrapped | Crimo Update

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Leaf Vacuuming Gets Underway Next Week In Grayslake

Vacuuming consists of multiple rotations of the entire village, and begins on Monday, October 23.

Lake Co. Forest Preserves Trails To Check Out This Fall

The Lake County Forest Preserves is featuring 12 walks this fall as part of its Hike Lake County challenge.

Lake Co. Forest Preserves Gets Esteemed 'Green Practices' Award

The Lake County Forest Preserves earned the award in the Illinois Association of Park Districts contest.

Community Theater President Is 'Kind, Caring Leader'

Betsy Grindol, an Antioch area reader, nominated Regina Reynolds, who runs PM&L Theatre.

Antioch Traveling Closet President Recognized As Community Leader

Betsy Grindol, a Antioch reader, nominated Lisa Fisher as a Patch community leader.

Theater President Regina Reynolds Gives Back To Community

Regina is the President of PM&L Theatre in Antioch, which is a non-profit, community theater.

$800K Lottery Ticket Sold In Antioch

The winning lottery ticket was sold at a Piggly Wiggly in Antioch.

Profits From Thursday Concert To Benefit Boy Thrown From Carnival Ride

The village of Antioch will be donating all profits from food, drinks and a raffle sales at its Thursday concert to Huntley and his family.

Jeep lovers readying for 11th annual Toys for Tots Run

Slots filling fast after Jeeps on the Run opens 2023 Toys for Tots Run registration; event set for Dec. 3

Puppy Attacked | I-94 Crash | Deputy Fire Chief On Leave

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Boy Released From Hospital After Being Thrown From Carnival Ride

Huntley Daniels was thrown from a Moby Dick ride at the Taste of Antioch. He has since been released from a hospital.

Grayslake Farmers Market Cancelled Due To Severe Weather

A tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m.

Grayslake Post Office Renamed After Fallen Soldier Joey Dimock

The parents of Army Specialist Joey Dimock helped unveil the new name for the post office building during a ceremony in their son's honor.

Man Accused Of Slapping Elderly Man In Face At Six Flags

Tristan Mahamed, 32, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been charged in connection with the incident.

Dad Who Drowned ID'd | West Nile Virus Mosquitoes | Dog Days Fest

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Fireworks Near Me: Grayslake July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Grayslake.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Grayslake

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Grayslake.

Taste Of Grayslake Family Picnic Has Food, Carnival Rides, Fireworks

The annual community event will take place this weekend at Central Park and has plenty of live music, games, business booths and offerings.

No Sightings Of Lake County Bear Since Sunday: IDNR

A bear that was spotted in Gurnee on June 7 and then near Antioch last weekend has not been seen since, IDNR officials told Patch.

IDNR: Bear Spotted In Gurnee Likely Same Bear Seen Near Antioch

A black bear spotted in Gurnee and then near Antioch in recent days has caused damage to deck furniture, is "likely hungry," police said.

Carjacking, Child Porn Probe | $1M Patio Upgrade | Berry Picking

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Metal Detectors At Schools | Vehicular Hijacking | Ice Cream Land

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Construction On Route 132 Land Bridge Gets Underway

Crews are beginning work on a year-long project to reconstruct the land bridge on Route 132 in Lake Villa.

Fatal Beach Shooting | H.S. Hazing | Skateboarding Pig

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Grayslake Farmers Market To Open For 2023 Season This Weekend

The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through June 3.

Titanic Exhibit Opening Next Week At Volo Museum

The exhibit will open at the Volo Museum, located at 27582 Volo Village Road, on April 14.

Rachael Rezek: Candidate For Grayslake Village Board

Rezek is among five candidates looking to fill three full-term seats on the village board.