Karie Angell Luc

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

‘People are nice here’ Rock the Block in Lake Zurich attracts an estimated 8,000 people

September 14, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Clear sunset skies with Saturday evening temperatures in the 80 degree range launched the 13th annual Rock the Block event in downtown Lake Zurich on Sept. 12. The free event...

Left, the bell ceremony is taking place. On right is Highland Park Fire Chief Joseph Schrage at the Sept. 11, 2001 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026 at the Ravinia Festival Bennett Gordon Hall in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Sept. 11 remembrance in Highland Park speaker: united nation in 2001, need to draw on spirit to reunite 25 years later

September 14, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The City of Highland Park welcomed the public to its Sept. 11, 2001, 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Ravinia Festival Bennett Gordon Hall in Highland...

The Griffel siblings from Prairie View collect parade treats. On right in pink is Cheyenne Griffel, 7, a second-grader at the Buffalo Grove Days Parade on Sept. 5, 2026 in Buffalo Grove. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Buffalo Grove Days Parade 2026 ‘Good people come out of Lake County’

September 7, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

The Buffalo Grove Days Parade for 2026 took place under overcast skies at nearly 80 degrees, with a parade route leading to Mike Rylko Community Park.

Left, in orange, ETHS clarinet musician Lena Kahouadji of Evanston performs with the combined ETHS Wildkit Marching Band and the Northwestern University “Wildcat” Marching Band at the annual ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party on Sept. 1, 2026 at the Evanston Township High School Lazier Field in Evanston. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘What a joy’ ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party ushers in Evanston and Skokie school year

September 4, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Despite full sun and nearly 90 degrees, the annual ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party took place on Sept. 1 at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) Lazier Field in Evanston.

A Ferris wheel view on Aug. 28, 2026 at the opener of Elote Festival at the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center in Round Lake Beach.

Elote Festival brings 32K to Round Lake Beach: ‘One of the top celebrations in Lake County’

September 1, 2026 at 8:52 a.m.

The festival is named after elote, Mexican street corn that is either eaten off the cob or with the corn sliced and served in a bowl.

People carry art treasures at the Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘Art is bringing everybody together’ Port Clinton Art Festival attracts thousands to downtown Highland Park

August 31, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

An estimated 300 artists took part in this year’s Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park with thousands of people attending.

The 250th USA Celebration parade on Aug. 22, 2026 in Norridge and Harwood Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘Proud to be an American’ Norridge and Harwood Heights combine to celebrate 250 years with a festival and parade

August 25, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

Approximately 30 parade units traveled the streets of Norridge, Norwood Park Township and Harwood Heights on Aug. 22 on a blue sky Saturday with breezy temperatures in the mid 70...

Evan Millman of Philadelphia lifts son Max, 4, from his shoulders at the Vintage Car Show in downtown Highland Park on Aug. 22, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Highland Park Vintage Car Show features more than 200 vehicles: ‘This … brings together collectors and enthusiasts’

August 25, 2026 at 6:28 a.m.

"The Vintage Car Show brings together Highland Park neighbors and welcomes visitors to the heart of our community,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said.

The Buffalo Grove Community Foundation’s first Community Services and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 at Mike Rylko Community Park in Buffalo Grove. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Buffalo Grove Community Foundation launches first Community Services and Wellness Fair

August 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

In its first event year, 30-plus community tables and services were offered at the launch of Buffalo Grove Community Foundation’s first annual Community Services and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Aug....

The audience at the Aug. 19, 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event of the opening of the new addition of Union Ridge School in Harwood Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

School begins at renovated Union Ridge School: ‘It’s just wonderful to see people investing in the school’

August 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

School began at Union Ridge School (4600 N. Oak Park Avenue) in Harwood Heights on Thursday, Aug. 20, and families got a preview of the renovated building the day before.

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