Karie Angell Luc

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

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.

Lots of happiness among youngsters at the Blue Ribbon Award Celebration in the gym serving St. Norbert School on Jan. 30, 2026 in Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

St. Norbert’s School in Northbrook celebrates its Blue Ribbon award

February 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

St. Norbert's School in Northbrook celebrates its Blue Ribbon award.

Like a horse might do its jump is Payton Adamson, 10, a fifth-grader from Wainwright, Alberta, Canada and a member of the Canadian Pony Club, in the Pony Paddock room on Jan. 31, 2026 at the 2025 USPC (United States Pony Clubs, Inc.) Convention at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Pony Clubs Convention brings equine enthusiasts to Lincolnshire: ‘So many families come with young kids’

February 2, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

The convention was open to all horse lovers, and there was no requirement for attendees to be Pony Club members.

Left, Celso Schneider, a handler from Crystal Lake, grooms Hermes, a male Pomeranian breed, nearly 1, on Jan. 24, 2026 at the Cool Cluster Dog Shows at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Cool Cluster Dog Shows bring 5,000 canines to Grayslake: ‘Some really awesome dogs’

January 26, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Approximately 5,000 dogs were entered, with five winning best of show honors.

Using a wheeled cart, the Adopt-A-Husky dog sled team completes a run over an inch or so of snow at Robert’s Yukon Adventure Day on Jan. 17, 2026 at The Grove National Historic Landmark in Glenview. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Dogsledding goes off with a hitch at Glenview’s Yukon Adventure Day

January 20, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Dogsledding teams of Siberian huskies pulled wheeled carts at Robert's Yukon Adventure Day at The Grove nature center in Glenview.

Having a laugh with wedding photography vendor on right Bree Roman of McHenry are, from left, Madison Thompson of Richmond, Madison’s fiancé Brock Lundman, also of Richmond and Madison’s mother Dawn Zerbicki of McHenry. Madison and Brock are getting married on Oct. 16, 2026 at The Lehmann Mansion. Taken at The Lehmann Mansion Wedding Show in Lake Villa at The Lehmann Mansion on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Lake County News-Sun)

Flower dogs? Fake cakes? Wedding show features latest trends

January 20, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

The show attracted more than 100 visitors and 20 wedding vendors.

Volunteerism. At the Highland Park Senior Center are, from left, the Ferriman siblings of Highland Park, Cole, 12, a seventh-grader and Luke, 14, a ninth-grader, during Highland Park's 17th Annual Day of Service in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 19, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Highland Park’s 17th MLK Day of Service is opportunity to give back to the community, maintain foundations, principles of King

January 20, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

It was three degrees when Highland Park's 17th Annual Day of Service in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 19 began at Park Fitness in Highland Park.

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