Grayslake-area shelter strives to find pets forever homes: ‘We give hope and a voice to these animals’
Since opening in 1995, the six-acre complex has provided safety and care to kittens and puppies, along with larger dogs and cats.
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Antioch planning to celebrate month of holiday festivities
The annual Christmas Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, following a path through downtown.
Hundreds attend Hainesville Civil War reenactment: ‘We need to learn the lessons of history’
People largely came for the battle between the opposing forces, but the entire experience was designed for educational purposes.
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival draws 100K visitors; ‘It’s the perfect Halloween experience’
People attending the festival were asked to make a suggested donation of $2 per pumpkin with proceeds going to SaLT and Celebrate Highwood.
Zion’s Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow mixes tradition, teaching; ‘To celebrate our Native American heritage’
Activities included walking the fire circle to offer prayers, sampling authentic Native American food like fry bread, and learning about the various tribal heritages.
Fox Waterway Agency uses state grants to buy historic boat marina to maintain Chain O’ Lakes Fox River areas
The Fox Waterway Agency has purchased the historic Bauske’s Boat Marina for $2.4 million, largely from two capital grant appropriations through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Hundreds attend Unplugged Festival in Lake Zurich sans phones; ‘Wouldn’t it be great … to connect on a personal level?’
The other purpose was live demonstrations and interactive displays from local businesses, along with outreach programs available in the area.
Antioch hosting Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘Wall That Heals’; ‘This is simply a very hard and touching honor to pay tribute to them’
The memorial is situated on the football field at 39 Depot Street until Sunday, and open for viewing around the clock.
Wizards Weekend transforms Antioch’s historic downtown for 7th year
Antioch’s historic downtown area was transformed into a surreal landscape meant for young apprentice wizards, and their muggle (non-wizard) counterparts, on Saturday.
Project to mitigate flooding in the Bangs Lake area in Wauconda officially breaks ground
The Bangs Lake Outfall Improvement Project officially broke ground earlier this month and will include more than 4,000 feet of stream upgrades.