Lake County Calendar of Events
October 3, 2017October 5 Thursday Matinee 2-4 p.m. Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein Free Enjoy a screening of the 2017 film, “The Big Sick” (rated R), a romantic…
October 5 Thursday Matinee 2-4 p.m. Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein Free Enjoy a screening of the 2017 film, “The Big Sick” (rated R), a romantic…
OCT. 5 Battle of the Beers and Vine Off Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Great Rivers Tap and Grill, 3559 B College Ave., Alton Free Taste and vote for your favorite beer and wine at…
OCT. 4-6 Scarecrow Contest/Taste of Eureka The Eureka Business Association Scarecrow contest judging will be held Oct. 4 and winners will be announced at the Taste of Eureka on Oct….
THROUGH OCT. 31 Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms 850 Butterfield Rd., Aurora Celebrate fall at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! This old-fashioned farm boasts a variety of activities and…
Oct. 4 Anime Club 6:30-8 p.m. Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego Free Grades 6-12. Love anime or just want to learn more about it? Join us in watching & discussing…
Attorneys for Shane Lamb have filed a civil lawsuit alleging overreach, intimidation, and evidence tampering on the part of McHenry County prosecutors in their individual capacities,…
Oct. 5 Hispanic Heritage Activity for Teens 4 p.m. DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb Free Teens, in grades 6-12, are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with…
October 5 Magic Show & Workshop 6 p.m. Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove Free Bring the family to enjoy a magic show by Gary Kantor, featuring…
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…