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Determined woman overcomes disabilities
Cynthia La Boy was told she wouldn't be able to get a college education or even care for herself.
Fourth of July fireworks, celebrations in Lake County
For more information, call 847-546-8558. • The village of Antioch's Fourth of July Celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, with a parade down Main Stree.
Numbers were down but spirits remained high as those attending the Lake County Forest Preserves' 37th annual Senior Day Celebration dealt with stifling heat and humidity Wednesday.
Wiener dogs dash to victory in Dachshund Derby
Brandishing bologna slices in the air. Dancing in place. Shouting names out, and shaking treats and toys.
Village president discusses Johnsburg Metra station
JOHNSBURG – Curious what the Johnsburg Metra station could look like? You might be able to get a sneak peek by visiting the train stop in Round Lake Beach.
Dog derby to raise funds for rescue agency
ROUND LAKE BEACH – The long dogs with the little legs – they're going to be a-racing. Round Lake Beach's Petland will sponsor it's second annual Dachshund Derby at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at 815 E. Rollins Road.
Cheap stuff: Strawberry Fest, picnic
The 70-member Mount Prospect Community Band presents a concert of patriotic favorites, including "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "America The Beautiful." Concertgoers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
Boy and Girl Scouts decided to pamper fathers from the community by throwing a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
Police are attempting to determine what sparked a confrontation between two teenagers and three men near a local elementary school last week in north suburban Round Lake Beach.
Deputies quit under cloud from tavern flap
Two Lake County Correctional officers who were on probation resigned under pressure after they were accused of trying to start fights in a Round Lake Heights tavern.
Vista Health bike rodeo Saturday
Vista Health System will host its first-ever bike rodeo Saturday to teach children the importance of bicycle safety, including the rules of the road and preventing injuries.
Man pleads not guilty in battery of infant
A Round Lake Beach man charged with severely injuring his infant daughter by pressing on her chest pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lake County circuit court.
A 6-foot rabbit and life lessons in 'Harvey'
The Kirk Players are bringing "Harvey," the engaging comic tale of a man and his invisible 6 1/2 foot tall rabbit, to the stage at Mundelein High School June 12-13. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Mary Chase debuted on Broadway in 1944 and was filmed in 1950 with Jimmy Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd, a genial alcoholic whose best friend is a pooka, ...
Deputies investigated for picking fights at bar
Two Lake County correction's officers have been placed on administrative leave, after patrons at a Round Lake Heights bar complained the two men were picking fights early Thursday morning.
Three pizzerias take home bragging rights
The last time Bill Rowe can remember the Gurnee-Lindenhurst Jaycees hosting a "best pizza" contest, the effort was hamstrung by the weather.
Two tobacco vendor workers face charges
Two people have court dates after being charged with selling tobacco products to minors.
Round Lake Beach man denies porn charge
A Round Lake Beach man pleaded not guilty Thursday to possessing at least seven images of child pornography in his computer.
3 Men Indicted For Setting Fire That Killed Boy
Jun 4, 2009 1:41 pm US/Central WAUKEGAN, Ill. Three men were indicted on murder charges Thursday in Lake County for allegedly setting a fire in north suburban Mundelein that killed a 12-year-old boy.
Cop pleads not guilty to sex charges
A suspended Round Lake Beach police officer charged with molesting a 16-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lake County Circuit Court.