Shaw Local News Network

A magic show that had been planned for Saturday, Feb. 1 at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry has been postponed.

Stella Chen, Gramophone's 2023 Young Artist of the Year, will perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra March 1 & 2.

The winners of Volo Bog State Natural Area’s 38th Annual Nature Photo Contest were announced between music sets at the site’s Annual WinterFest on Jan. 12.

Bubba is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 30, 2025.

The 42nd annual Profiles in Excellence event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago.

Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake Forest and Zengeler Cleaners announced that they are once again collecting lovingly worn prom dresses and accessories.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Feb. 11 at Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville, located at the junction of Route 176 and Interstate 94.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is pleased to announce the availability of over $58,000 in college scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Lake County as a 2024 Digital Inclusion Visionary Trailblazer. This national program recognizes the county’s efforts to close the digital divide. 

Music lovers unite with College of Lake County’s spring music concerts beginning in March.

Hawthorn has announced the addition of Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar, a scratch kitchen and small batch wine bar.

The Kankakee County Museum will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with some style from New Orleans

The Tampico Area Historical Society and Ronald Reagan Birthplace will have an open house Thursday, Feb. 6, honoring the birth of President Reagan 114 years ago.

Sinnissippi Centers will award up to four $1,000 scholarships in 2025 for students seeking a career in the human services field.

Morris Hospital Cardiologist Dr. Mary Menz is returning to the Morris Hospital YMCA from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2200 W. Dupont Ave. to give a presentation called "Taking Care of Your Heart for Overall Health."