It’s almost time for the kickoff event to fest season, the B4 Summer Festival, which takes place Saturday, June 13, at the renowned Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove.

A night watching movies under the stars can both come at a savings and also be a night of giving this summer at the McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor, where Project Popcorn has been transformed.

Ray Scarpelli Jr. and his son, Ray Scarpell III, are launching a new podcast, "The Road Ahead," on Thursday, June 11,

Pooka is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for June 11, 2026.

City of Hope Chicago's Dr. Tulio Rodriguez makes the case for becoming a bone marrow donor.

The Village of Antioch has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Youth from across Lake County will showcase a year of hands‑on learning at the 2026 Lake County 4‑H Fair, held July 29–Aug. 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

The Lake County Forest Preserves is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a yearlong series of a yearlong series of museum exhibitions, education programs, guided walks, outdoor experiences and online resources that connect national history to Lake County.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in May 2026.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in a Memorial Day traffic safety campaign.

Lake County is seeking residents to serve on the County’s Independent Ethics Commission.

Dan Swanson, chairman of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee will present resolutions from the House honoring American veterans who defended freedom in the U.S. at a luncheon June 13 at the American Legion in Lake Zurich.

After the Chicago Bears announced last week that they’re advancing a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, a suburban Republican state lawmaker is trying to provide a new framework to keep the team in the Prairie State.

Six Flags Great America announced that its massive dual-track wooden coaster, American Eagle, will race once again for the first time in nearly 10 years, returning the iconic coaster to its original side‑by‑side operation during the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Northwestern Medicine invites families to attend its annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 at the Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road.

After opening its doors April 24, KidsUnited Mundelein is hearing from local parents that the new indoor soccer development center is delivering something different.

Dash is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for June 4, 2026.

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts has informed Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes that 10 local attorneys submitted applications for the associate judge vacancy in the 19ty Judicial Circuit.