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Tom Dreesen: Dreaming a life and living it well

— October 1, 2023

Comedian Tom Dreesen is a master storyteller, and his performance on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Lake Forest’s John and Nancy Hughes Theater included nearly 30 minutes of Las Vegas-style…

Happy times are here again at Didier Farms
— October 1, 2023

Many thought a Halloween season memory maker stopped in 2022 after approximately three decades when Didier Farms of Lake County closed local operations due to retirement. Then a team…
A tradition ends with final Lippizan stallion programs at Tempel Farms
— September 20, 2023

Many people drive by the Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek, unaware of the treasure it holds. Since 1958, the Lake County site has been home to an equestrian art form of classical dressage,…
Lake County to hold community meeting on broadband access, digital equity
— September 11, 2023

The public is invited to attend a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, to learn about…
Judge denies dismissal motion in Crimo Jr. trial
— August 30, 2023

The trial of Robert Crimo Jr., father of the accused Highland Park July 4 parade shooter, will move forward to its Nov. 6 docket date. Lake County Circuit Court Judge George D. Strickland…

Everything apples at core of upcoming Long Grove Apple Fest
— September 23, 2023

Fans of a certain popular fruit are in for a treat when the 32nd Annual Apple Fest hits historic downtown Long Grove for a three-day run from Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept….
Trial date postponed for alleged July 4 Highland Park shooter
— September 11, 2023

An expected trial date for Robert Crimo III, who is charged with killing seven people and injuring dozens more during the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade, will have to wait….
Sixth Annual Nashwood brings the feeling of Nashville to Highwood
— September 7, 2023

What do you get when you combine Nashville, Tennessee with Highwood, Illinois? Nashwood, of course. The sixth annual Nashwood returned to Highwood for three days over the Labor…