Tornado Confirmed | Medicine-Swapping School Nurse | Hazing Probe

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

Celebrating Cicadas Exhibit Opens This Weekend At Dunn Museum

The "Celebrating Cicadas" special exhibition will run from April 27 to Aug. 4 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.

Lake County Home Show with Free Admission April 27th & 28th

Lake County Home Show Returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds on April 27th & 28th with Free Admission & Parking! Bigger & Better Than EVER!

Famed National Geographic Photographer To Speak At Lake Co. Gala

Joel Sartore will be the featured speaker at a May 17 gala at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

Dunn Museum To Host Special Cicada Exhibition

The "Celebrating Cicadas" special exhibition will run from April 27 to August 4 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.

2024 Solar Eclipse In Libertyville: What You Need To Know For April 8

Excitement is building in Libertyville for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Easter Mass Burglary | Man Found Dead In Truck In River | Dax Retires

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

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Libertyville?

Excitement is building in Libertyville for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

New Farm Provides Work Opportunities for Lake County Youth

College of Lake County and the Lake County Forest Preserves have partnered to revitalize the Green Youth Farm, renamed Greenbelt Farm.

GLMV Extreme Block Party Free Family EXPO & Taste of the Towns

Gather your friends and neighbors! Your Block Party Free Expo and Taste is here!

How To Help Families Displaced After Storm, Roof Collapse In Mundelein

A section of a roof at a Mundelein apartment complex was blown off amid storms Tuesday.

Fundraisers Set Up For Residents Displaced Due To Storm Damage

A section of a roof at a Mundelein apartment complex was blown off amid storms Tuesday.

59 Displaced After Partial Collapse Of Apartment Roof During Storm

One women was injured after a portion of the roof was blown off Tuesday night.

'Instagram-Worthy' Food Coming To Independence Grove Cafe

John Eggert has revamped the menu at the popular outdoor eatery.

Work On Long-Awaited Nicholas Dowden Upgrades To Get Underway Soon

The Libertyville park will get $2.4 million in improvements, including a zipline, pickle ball courts and a walking loop trail.

Grant Will Help Fund New All-Inclusive Playground

The Mundelein Park & Recreation District received a matching grant award of $600,000 for Kracklauer Park.

Holiday Tree Recycling Continues Through Feb. 1 In Lake County

The Lake County Forest Preserves is asking residents to donate their Christmas trees, which will be recycled.

How The Lake Co. Forest Preserves Manages 'Healthy Landscapes'

The forest preserves will detail how they've preserved, restored natural landscapes in an exhibit opening next month at Dunn Museum.

Trash Pickup Will Be An Hour Earlier Friday In Libertyville

Due to an anticipated snowstorm, Groot has let village officials know they'd begin pickup earlier 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

Woman Charged In Boy's Death | Migrant Drop-Offs | New Metra Fares

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

These IL Lottery Winners Are Living Big After Scoring Millions In 2023

As we look ahead to 2024, it's time to look back at some of our biggest stories from the past year. Including, Illinois' big lottery wins.

Ex-MTV Star Still On Lam; Vehicular Hijacking: Top Stories From 2023

As we look back on 2023, here are some of our most read stories on the northern Lake County Patch.com sites.

E. coli Outbreak At High School | Griswold Station Wagon | Fatal Fire

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

Dad Guilty In Bathtub Drownings | Primary Typo | Indoor Vaping Ban

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

Major Upgrades Coming To Butler Lake Park

Libertyville's largest park could see many improvements in the coming years.

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

Gold Coin Valued At $1,200 Donated To Libertyville Red Kettle

The coin, a 1/2-ounce South African Krugerrand was donated at a Salvation Army red kettle outside of a Jewel-Osco on South Milwaukee Avenue.

Funds Raised For Libertyville Girl, 9, With Inoperable Brain Tumor

The funds will help pay for expenses related to the medical care for Kyra Smith and her family as she battles cancer.

Daycare Sex Assault | Man Wanted For Scissors Stabbing | Holiday Fests

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

Pumpkin Smash Composting Event This Saturday In Libertyville

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Adler Pool.

Toys for Tots Run fun gearing up

Jeeps on the Run toy run after-party boasts festive fun for all in Lincolnshire Dec. 3

Women United Helps Build Homes in Waukegan

Creating Foundations and Building Futures for Women-Led Families

Hawthorn Mall Hosts First-Ever Pumpkin Smash

The pumpkin recycling event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the parking lot near the center's northeast entrance.

Hundreds of Families attend NSYMCA Annual Fall Fest

New ‘Trunk or Treat’ feature brought surprising numbers.

Bicyclist Paralyzed | Grave Exhumed | Solidarity With Israel Rally

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

Cicada Brood XIII: What To Expect Next Spring In Lake County?

Brood XIII of 17-year periodic cicadas are expected to "emerge by the millions in late May and early June 2024."

Final Farmers Market Of 2023 Is Thursday

The 43rd season of the Libertyville Farmers Market will wrap up this week.

Semi Hits Bridge | Therapy Dog 'Breaks' Internet | Best Yard Haunts

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

'Destination Playground' Planned For Libertyville Park

A total of $2.5 million in improvements has been planned for Nicholas-Dowden Park.