Karie Angell Luc

Karie Angell Luc is a freelancer reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Evie Blohm, 4, of Vernon Hills is at the buffet line and excited about the macaroni and cheese, her favorite entree here, her mother Christine Blohm said during the SMV Men’s Club Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry on March 20, 2026 in the Rev. John P. Finnegan Parish Center at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek Men’s Club serving church and fish during Lent

March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Between 250 to 300 people dine on Fridays for the SMV Men’s Club Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry series held during Lent in the Rev. John P. Finnegan Parish Center...

Right, in green Mickey Mouse shirt is Riker Vertucci, 4, of Vernon Hills here to scramble for plastic eggs at the Easter Egg-Venture event on March 21, 2026 in Vernon Hills at Hawthorn mall. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Hawthorn mall puts out 5,000 to 6,000 filled eggs producing smiles in Vernon Hills Saturday

March 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With three age-related hunts, Hawthorn mall put out 5,000 to 6,000 plastic-filled eggs for this year’s Easter Egg-Venture event on March 21 in Vernon Hills in the Hawthorn Green Space...

From left to right, sampling maple syrup differences are Paul Odell and AJ Crane, both of Riverwoods, during the Senior Series: Maple Syrup Hike session in the program room of the Welcome Center at the Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods on March 17, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Maple syrup hikes being offered at Ryerson Conservation Area: ‘It’s just a nice excuse to get out’

March 18, 2026 at 8:54 a.m.

For several decades, educators and volunteers at the Lake County Forest Preserves have provided annual maple syrup hike programming popular with families, school groups and scout troops.

The Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 14, 2026 in downtown Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Grayslake celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with parade: ‘Everyone’s in it together’

March 16, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

The parade featured an estimated 40 entries.

In green hat, pointing, is Yvette Bujak of Lake Bluff at the 13th annual Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich on March 7, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Lake Zurich’s Purple Plunge, in its 13th year, attracts over 500 plungers

March 9, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Lake Zurich’s lake water temperature was 57 degrees when the 13th annual Purple Plunge in Lake Zurich took place at 11 a.m. with misty overcast weather at 63 degrees along...

From left to right, meet the Schultz siblings of Glenview, (in pink) Emma, 8, a second-grader and (in green) Ava, 11, a fifth-grader (doing a leg lift trick in gym shoes) at the new Fall In Love With Downtown Glenview event on Feb. 28, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘Fall in Love’ event showcases downtown Glenview with iceless skating rink, s’mores

March 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The new 'Fall in Love' event showcases downtown Glenview with a family fun fest, iceless skating, s'mores and the Jackman Bear.

The Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 opener of the Northern Illinois Boat Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Thousands expected to attend Northern Illinois Boat Show: ‘We sell fun’

February 27, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

During the pandemic, Keller said people and boaters rediscovered their love for the waterways in Lake County along the Chain and on Lake Michigan as a local way to recreate...

Al Tempera of Schaumburg tastes a sample at the Lake County Beer Fest in the Expo Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on Feb. 21, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake County Beer Fest brings out 2,000 aficionados: ‘It’s just … a night to let loose’

February 24, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

There were Lake County-based home brewers, and larger businesses such as distilleries, wineries and breweries.

Top right, handling the catch of the day is Mike Holstrom of Antioch on Feb. 14, 2026 at the 66th annual NICC Ice Fishing Derby in Antioch at the Turtle Beach Marina on Channel Lake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch Ice Fishing Derby draws anglers hoping to grow sport: ‘Gaining an appreciation for nature’

February 18, 2026 at 11:28 a.m.

The Valentine’s Day ice on Channel Lake was about a foot thick for the 130 registrants.

From left, warming their hands are Lily Bernert, 6, a kindergartner from Buffalo Grove and Serafina Lavengco, 5, a kindergartner, also from Buffalo Grove, at the ninth annual Cocoa Crawl in downtown Long Grove on Feb. 7, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Cold temps welcome thousands to Long Grove’s Cocoa Crawl: ‘Events like this bring everyone together’

February 10, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Association President Ryan Messner said the event serves as the first event of Long Grove's 2026 festival calendar.

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