The Fox Lake Police Department has announced the addition of K9 Officer Yogi to its ranks.

Dolores is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 19, 2026.

On Friday, March 6, a jury convicted Jesus Vargas, 33, of first-degree murder in connection to a 2022 stabbing of a Grayslake man.

University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host a hands-on professional development session, “Find Food. Share Support” on March 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Auditorium, located at 100 S US Highway 45, Grayslake.

Raina is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 12, 2026.

Join the University Center of Lake County for an evening of creativity and community at its third annual Art & Wine Scholarship Fundraiser.

i3 Broadband, a Midwest-based fiber-optic internet provider, announced that it has secured right-of-way approvals to deploy its 100 percent fiber-to-the-home network in the Lake County Illinois communities of Antioch, Grayslake and Winthrop Harbor.

The University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host an introduction to the School and Community Gardens Asynchronous Course Offering from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 16 in Grayslake with additional resources to use to apply for grants.

Trixie is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 5, 2026.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

Snow is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Feb. 26, 2026.

Reba McEntail is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Feb. 19, 2026.

Grayslake souvenirs from private collections will be on display for four hours, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake.

A 19-year-old man who died in a Grayslake traffic crash last week has been identified as a Lake Villa resident, authorities said.

Pisces is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Feb. 5, 2026.

Randell is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 29, 2026.

Nebu Kolenchery, chief revenue officer of Flourish and Thrive Labs in Grayslake, has been named one of 60 scholars who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ 11th annual class.

The College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts will present “1619: The Journey of a People: A New Musical” on Jan. 23.

Kitney Houston is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 22, 2026.

College of Lake County has received a transformational $6.065 million gift from Schreiber Philanthropy.

Natalia is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 15, 2026.

Dagny is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 8, 2026.

Pete is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Jan. 1, 2026.

The Illinois Community College Board recently announced $9.3 million in Innovative Bridge and Transition Grants to support initiatives that help Illinois residents transition more effectively into postsecondary education, job training, and high-demand careers.

Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake Forest will host prom dress distribution activities on March 5, 6 and 7 at the University Center of Lake County, with continuing educational opportunities, career counseling and financial aid info provided by the College of Lake County.

Callista is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 25, 2025.

Indiana Bones is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 18, 2025.

The Lake County Division of Transportation has reopened the intersection of Winchester Road and IL Rout 83 following months of construction on a safety-focused improvement project.

Ashley Bonnes of Grayslake writes a letter to the editor.

Antioch Traveling Closet will host a clothing and toiletry giveaway from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 22.

Bonnie Horton is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 10, 2025.

The Grayslake Historical Society will host a vintage Holiday Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 in the community room of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake.

From Capitol News Illinois: More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying.

The Job Center of Lake County will have a table at the Internship & Career Expo from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the University Center of Lake County.

Bree is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 4, 2025.

Shadow Paws is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Nov. 27, 2025.

This GivingTuesday, Dec. 2, Save-A-Pet is calling on animal lovers everywhere to make a difference in the lives of homeless cats and dogs by donating in support of its true no-kill mission.

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is working with state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Grayslake, to host a community toy drive intended to bring joy to children who may have been overlooked, particularly over the past year.

Leonardo is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Nov. 20, 2025.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

Sneezy is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Nov. 13, 2025.

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is proud to announce $1 million in state funding secured to aid in lifting up survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking throughout Lake County.

State lawmakers’ passage of Senate Bill 2111 on Oct. 31 saves Metra, Pace and the CTA from a massive shortfall leading to service cuts and layoffs. But tucked into the bailout is a toll hike that will devastate the trucking industry, a trucking executive says.

Clover is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Nov. 6, 2025.

Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of $6.27 million in road and bridge improvement projects coming to the area.

A man and a woman have been identified after they were found dead in a car along the road of a Crystal Lake residential neighborhood Tuesday morning, officials report.

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

The Cook County Medical Examiner has released the cause of death for a Spring Grove girl who died following dental visit.

A Lake Villa man has died days after he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Grayslake, authorities said.

Cocoa Pebbles is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Oct. 23, 2025.