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Raina is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 12, 2026.
In Observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Lake County Health Department is offering a reduced well water testing fee for homeowners who use well water as their primary source of drinking water.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a stepped-up traffic safety campaign running March 13 through March 23.
Fielmann Vision Care, a brand of the international family business Fielmann Group, announced it’s now active in the U.S. with a new store open at 554 E. Route 173 in Antioch.
In a show of communitywide collaboration, local partners across Gurnee are inviting residents to mark their calendars for a free celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary.
The Lake County Film Festival is celebrating its 16th year in 2026 with a “Sweet 16” theme and marking the milestone with its first-ever screenings at The Antioch Theater.
With the 2026 boating season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to sign up for a Safe Boating course.
Applications are being taking for the Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program.
Join the University Center of Lake County for an evening of creativity and community at its third annual Art & Wine Scholarship Fundraiser.


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