Wendy Fox Weber

Wendy Fox Weber has been a journalist for 38 years, the last 33 with the suburban publications owned by the Chicago Tribune. Wendy has served in several roles in her career, including features editor, managing editor, and news editor. Wendy has lived in the Chicago suburbs for most of her life.

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Molly McDermott, 8, of Libertyville, rode the Tea Cup Ride in 2021 at the Mundelein Community Days. This year's fest is July 4-7. (Brian OMahoney / Pioneer Press)

Lake County entertainment calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns. Friday, June 28 Wauconda Fest: 5 p.m. at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free. (847)...
Fireworks explode near the Baha'i House of Worship July 3, 2022, in Wilmette. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lake County fireworks

The Fourth of July always seems to arrive before we know it, the height of summer here already. With the holiday weekend comes fireworks; read on to find the best...
Fireworks will be exploding in downtown Elgin and other surrounding towns as the area gears up for annual Fourth of July celebrations. (City of Elgin)

Aurora area fireworks

The Fourth of July always seems to arrive before we know it, the height of summer here already. With the holiday weekend comes fireworks; read on to find the best...
Fireworks explode over Navy Pier in Chicago in 2021. (Vashon Jordan Jr. / Chicago Tribune)

Check out northwest Indiana fireworks

The Fourth of July always seems to arrive before we know it, the height of summer here already. With the holiday weekend comes fireworks; read on to find the best...
Things are really cooking at “The Hot Wing King,” starring (left to right) Joseph Anthony Byrd, Jos N. Banks, and Breon Arzell, June 20-July 21 at Writers Theatre in Glencoe. (Saverio Truglia)

Lake County entertainment calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns. Friday, June 21 Village of Island Lake — Lake Fest: 5 p.m. at Water Tower Park, 429...
Actors Peter Grassl (left to right), Gretchen Grassl, and Betty Slack are featured in the Kirk Players production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” June 14 -23 at Mundelein High School. (Joe Shuman Photography)

Lake County entertainment calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns. Friday, June 7 Highwood International Mural Festival: All day at Highwood Metra Station lot, 406 Sheridan Road,...
From right to left, Sheny Whitsitt, 2, of Poplar Grove, watches her sibling Mia, 4, toss the hoop. Images from the Waukegan Pride Drive on June 4, 2022 in downtown Waukegan. 2024's Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival is June 1. (Karie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press)

Lake County entertainment calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns. Friday, May 24 “Bill W. and Dr. Bob”: 8 p.m. at PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch....