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LAKE COUNTY, IL — Free reusable masks and hand sanitizer will be given away this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mundelein High School District 120 parking lot, 1350 W. Hawley St. in Mundelein. <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/get-patched-subscribe-patch-email-0">Sign up for your local Patch newsletter and breaking </a> <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/get-patched-subscribe-patch-email-0">news updates for the latest news in your town.</a> One bottle of hand sanitizer and four masks, courtesy of Medline, will given to each vehicle while supplies last during the drive-thru pickup, according to a news release. <h3>MORE ON PATCH</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/illinois/libertyville/region-9-hits-14-5-positivity-rate-hospitalizations-spike" target="_blank">Region 9 Hits 14.5% Positivity Rate; Hospitalizations Spike</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/stay-home-recommendation-not-order-issued-next-3-weeks">Stay-At-Home Recommendation, Not Order, Issued For Next 3 Weeks</a></li></ul>

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Free reusable masks and hand sanitizer will be given away this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mundelein High School District 120 parking lot, 1350 W. Hawley St. in Mundelein.

<a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/get-patched-subscribe-patch-email-0">Sign up for your local Patch newsletter and breaking </a> <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/get-patched-subscribe-patch-email-0">news updates for the latest news in your town.</a> One bottle of hand sanitizer and four masks, courtesy of Medline, will given to each vehicle while supplies last during the drive-thru pickup, according to a news release.

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The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only, April 25th &amp; 26th for the largest home improvement show in the entire Chicago Area!
Come on down to discover for yourself that improving your Home CAN be Easy, Fun AND AFFORDABLE! 
Our goal over the past few decades has always been to provide you, your family, friends and neighbors the smoothest and most enjoyable way to improve your life by improving your home and property. And…GREAT NEWS! This year’s show is a PERFECT example of this! You’re gonna LOVE it!
It’s big. How big? CRAZY BIG! At over 50,000 square feet, the show is even larger for 2026, covering as much space as an NFL Football field… but ALL indoors! Over 180 businesses will be on-site, offering an incredible array of exciting exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying your home!
You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!
At the same time, with one EASY and FREE visit, you’ll meet and speak with friendly experts who are eager to help with all your home improvement projects and questions. Whether you have a specific project in mind or if you’re just shopping for ideas, this is the place to be!
You will find it ALL, from all-types of windows, siding and roofing to custom kitchens and baths! Go big with full design, build and architect services for basements, additions and all larger custom build projects!
Make immediate, impactful and vibrant changes with new flooring, interior and exterior painting, window treatments and other décor options!
Transform your outdoor space to be the envy of the neighborhood with stunning landscaping, a new deck, patio, gazebo or pergola! Cast cooling shade with custom cantilever umbrellas and retractable awnings and keep the bugs away with retractable screens for your porch, garage and other outdoor spaces!
Make your home safe for ALL with the best in-home accessibility products like walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts &amp; easy access showers!
See energy efficient with the latest in heating &amp; air conditioning, including the awesome ductless, mini-split systems and heat pumps!
Power your life with the sun and SAVE BIG on energy costs with the latest tech in solar power and battery systems, with Tesla, Panasonic and many more!
Savor the flavors of gourmet spices, herbs, oils, dips, hot sauces, artisan coffee cakes and MORE!!! There is also a full service food concession in the show that everyone’s been raving about!
Gardeners rejoice! Rake in FREE expert advice from the greenest thumbs in all the land! The University of Illinois Master Gardeners! And take home some outdoor décor, lawn art, trellises and more!
There’s truly something new, fun and cool around every corner at this year’s show, including YOUR chance to WIN a one-week vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
And be sure to get there early each day so you don’t miss the great music, good times and great giveaways from Lake County's very own "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast from 10am to Noon As well as The DRIVE road crew’s contests and giveaways on Sunday from !0am to Noon!
Best of all, this amazing show is coming to you with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The Lake County Home Show is open April 25th &amp; 26th from 10am to 5pm each day. Hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd. in Grayslake, IL. West of Route 45 and east of Route 83 on Peterson Road.
So come on down . . . and be sure to share this with your Family, friends and neighbors so they don’t miss it!
For more info, visit <a href="https://www.lakecountyhomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LakeCountyHomeShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us at 630-953-2500

Local Event: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only,...

Deerfield Public Library

The League of Women Voters Deerfield/Lincolnshire &nbsp;is pleased to invite the public to our&nbsp;Defend Democracy Drop-In scheduled for April 29 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. &nbsp;Please join us to learn about the Wetlands Protection Act and other environmental &nbsp;measures currently being considered in the Illinois General Assembly. &nbsp;Then, follow-up by contacting your Illinois Legislators.
You are invited to bring your laptop or tablet and please let us know that you plan to attend so that we will have enough seats and enough materials. &nbsp;Contact deerfieldarealwv@gmail.com.
Emily Kowalski is the Associate Director of Environment Illinois,&nbsp;a policy and action group with one mission: to protect the natural world. &nbsp;She manages the marketing and public engagement strategy for campaigns that promote clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.
Emily co-leads several statewide coalitions including the&nbsp;Protect Illinois Waters Coalition, that is advocating for the Wetlands Protection Act, and the&nbsp;Coalition for Plastic Reduction. &nbsp;
Emily has been working in the environmental advocacy and social change field since 2010. &nbsp;Over her career she has worked on college campuses as an environmental organizer, directed door-to-door citizen outreach offices and, immediately prior to her current role, was the administrative director for&nbsp;Environment America&nbsp;and&nbsp;PIRG.&nbsp;

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Lake Forest College

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Janet McCracken for this exciting new community engagement series.Close Up: Considering the Aesthetics of Film Through the Works of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series Registration deadline: Thursday, May 14
Course times:&nbsp;Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Course dates:&nbsp;May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18
It’s hard to find a director that hasn’t been influenced by John Ford, whose classics like Stagecoach (1939) and The Searchers (1956) helped define the look and feel of American cinema. Across the globe, Akira Kurosawa was creating equally important and influential works such as Rashomom (1950) and Seven Samurai (1954)—films that continue to inspire directors today.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this five-week course will explore the art of filmmaking through selected works by these two titans of the film medium, and discover how movies communicate emotion, ideas, and meaning through images—and why their films still matter today. The opening and closing sessions will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register&nbsp;for this course by clicking <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/spring26film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> Visit&nbsp;the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
Registration is required to attend.&nbsp;Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.&nbsp;

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Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course

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