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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Room 113 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL, 60015

From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet.

Local Event: A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND

A free showing the award winning documentary...

From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film...

A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND

Arts Alive! ART EXPO is Back by popular demand! “This is the best art event I have ever attended!” “Bring it back every year!”&nbsp;Deerfield Resident On Saturday April 25th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, the entire community is invited to attend the 2nd biennial &nbsp;“Art Expo Open House” in the cafeteria and surrounding areas. Over 30 professional artists and AP Fine Arts Students will be presenting their work, demonstrating their techniques, and allowing the public to get hands-on with art projects. In addition, pop-up performances will run throughout the day and include live music, a pop up dance party, drum circles, shadow puppets, giant wandering puppets, and student group performances. It's a veritable “arts-a-palooza”! Weavers, painters, ceramists, potters, wood workers, silversmiths, jewelry makers, candle makers, henna artists, encaustic artists, illustrators, screen printers, diary box makers, mosaic makers, Native American artists, silk painters, a special effects makeup artist and so much more!&nbsp;Come make art! This event is free, family-friendly &amp; open to the public! Where: Deerfield High School 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield Il. 60015. When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 1 to 3:30 PM

Local Event: Arts Alive! ART EXPO for all ages! 

Arts Alive! ART EXPO for all ages! 

Arts Alive! ART EXPO is Back by popular demand! “This is the best art event I have ever attended!” “Bring it back every...

Lake County Fairgrounds

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!

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Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of Schubert's Octet! Held in the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church, this event is open to the public but requires advance seat reservation.

Local Event: FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this  free  performance of Schubert's...

Central Street

Come&nbsp;celebrate spring on Central Street! Central Street Evanston's Spring's&nbsp;ALIVE! annual spring celebration returns on May 2 during regular&nbsp;business hours. Businesses, eateries, and community come together for&nbsp;spring-themed shopping and dining promotions and special in-store fun. Join us for Spring Fever shopping promotions, Taste of Spring food and&nbsp;drink specials, and Spring Fling in-store experiences. Smile for the&nbsp;camera at the interactive photobooth experience and leave with a free&nbsp;keepsake photo flipbook. Gather your friends and family for The Great&nbsp;Central Street Scavenger Hunt, in partnership with Central Street's Lock&nbsp;Chicago Escape Rooms and Roamli. This interactive scavenger hunt&nbsp;will take you and your team throughout the Central Street business&nbsp;district. Riddles, puzzles, and challenges will be spread across&nbsp;different businesses, and the teams with the most submissions will win&nbsp;amazing prizes.

Local Event: Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration

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Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL

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