Grayslake Lifestyle
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Girl Scouts' tree planting project puts focus on clean air awarenessJun 1, 2022 5:14 PM - Eleven Girl Scouts from Troops 45766, 45939, and 45322 in the North suburbs of Libertyville and Vernon Hills got together to plant 20 Buckeye trees at Mundelein Park & Recreation District's Diamond Lake Sports Complex, located off Route 60.
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MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market Opens Thursday, June 2May 27, 2022 11:34 AM - Join us in Cook Park as we open the 42nd annual Libertyville Farmers Market on Thursday, June 2, 2022 with the traditional watermelon cutting ceremony at the MainStreet Libertyville tent at 9:00 a.m. across from the Cook Mansion. Located on West Church Street and throughout Cook Park in downtown Libertyville, the market will be held every Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through October 20, 2022. There will be no market on June 18th.
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Neighbors in the news: Schaumburg names new director of Cultural ServicesMay 26, 2022 6:00 AM - Tiana Weiler was named director of Cultural Services by the village of Schaumburg. She is the third person to serve in this role, replacing Jack Netter, who retired in January after more than 35 years with the village.
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Festivals May 27-June 2: Memorial Day events, arts fairs and much moreMay 27, 2022 8:41 PM - Kick off the long Memorial Day weekend at one of many festivals, outdoor concerts, parades and ceremonies happening in the suburbs.
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Best Bets: DuPage Community Arts Festival debuts in WheatonMay 26, 2022 10:17 AM - The inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival opens Saturday in Wheaton, "American Idol" winner Caleb Johnson & the Ramblin Saints perform Saturday at the Raue Center, and comedian Vince Carone brings the laughs to Zanies in Rosemont this weekend.
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Save-A-Pet's 5K run/walk celebrates shelter's 50 yearsMay 23, 2022 1:23 PM - Save-A-Pet is hosting its annual Furry Friends 5K and six-legged Fun Walk Saturday, June 25, at the Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
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Why Lake County has delayed its annual release of Blanding's turtles into the wildMay 23, 2022 5:30 AM - The annual release of the distinctive Blanding's turtles in Lake County is being delayed and egg collection temporarily suspended due to the discovery of a fungus associated with turtle shell disease.
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Constable: Fast reaction to headache saves Lindenhurst girl's life
May 22, 2022 8:34 AM - Not even getting a full day to recuperate from the physical and emotional strain of seeing their baby undergo a late-night surgery, James and Lisa Peters of Lindenhurst rushed back to Advocate Children's Hospital the next day for their 3-year-old's brain tumor.
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Newest Preservation Foundation board members aim to keep Lake County forest preserves thriving
May 20, 2022 6:00 AM - Chuck Bartels and Chris Heier share a passion for nature, and both spent a great deal of time fishing while growing up. Bartels enjoyed Red Lake in Ontario, while Heier spent his summers in Door County. The men remain drawn to the outdoors, which recently led them to become the two newest board members of the Preservation Foundation, the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Grayslake program to focus on light pollution's effect on birdsMay 18, 2022 1:00 AM - The program "Dim the Lights for Birds at Night" will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Grayslake village hall, 10, Seymour St.
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