Six Flags Great America is set to kick off its 49th year of summer fun on Friday, April 18.

In mid-March, Lake County was informed that more than $3 million in federally earmarked funds were eliminated from the fiscal 2025 federal budget.

Lake County’s delectable culinary and beverage scene took center stage at the highly successful Lake County February Flavor Festival.

Deer Park Town Center is planning an Earh Day Plant Giveaway from April 21 to April 23.

Mike is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for April 17, 2025.

In his honor, family and friends are hosting the John Bowen Memorial Blood Drive on Thursday, April 24, a powerful tribute to the man who gave so much in life, and whose story continues to inspire acts of kindness and generosity.

Hawthorn invites children and their families to meet and take keepsake photos with the Easter Bunny in his spring garden on the Lower Level in Macy’s Court. 

The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum shines a spotlight on Generation X with the Illinois State Museum’s traveling exhibit “Growing Up X,” which will remain on display until June 14.

Gurnee residents are invited to a Community Meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, to review conceptual designs for the next phase of the Viking Park Master Plan.