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Volo Museum Adds Extended Twist to Popular Holiday Trolley Adventure
VOLO, IL — Volo Museum’s highly anticipated holiday event returns this season with a new twist — extended museum hours until 7 p.m. on Fridays…
2nd Annual Mistletoe & Martinis Set Nov. 28 in Lakemoor
Festive Christmas Market returns to Lakemoor on Black Friday LAKEMOOR — The public is invited to take in hand-crafted art, décor and gifts of all…
Habitat for Humanity hosts Veterans Build
Veteran volunteers come together November 7–8 to build and repair affordable housing CHICAGO (October 29, 2025) — Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity is launching its fifth…
Winthrop Harbor Man Faces Federal Charges Over Trump Threats
Trent Schneider of Winthrop Harbor faces federal charges over allegations that he posted multiple videos threatening the life of President Donald J Trump and others.…
CG Granite Hosts Fall Fashion Open House to Benefit Boys & Girls Club of Lake…
Cabi Pop-Up Event Combines Style, Local Craftsmanship, and Community Support on November 5 Gurnee, IL – On Wednesday, November 5, from 5:00 PM to 8:00…
Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run convoy, after-party is Dec. 7
Saving Christmas for those in need drives Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fans FOX LAKE — Rachel Chenier knows what it’s like…
Waukegan Passes Measure To Restrict Fed From Using City Property
At Monday’s Waukegan City Council meeting, Resolution 25-R-281 was passed by the members and signed into law by Mayor Sam Cunningham. The resolution prohibits federal…
Honor Victims 30 Years After Fox River Grove Train–Bus Crash
FOX RIVER GROVE, IL (Oct 23, 2025) Saturday, October 25th marks 30 years since tragedy struck the Fox River Grove community, when a Metra train…
Politics
Congressman Brad Schneider’s Veterans Day Breakfast
Congressman Brad Schneider is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:00 to 11:00am. Breakfast is free and open to all veterans…
Dining
The Shanty Restaurant In Wadsworth
The Shanty in Wadsworth, Illinois is a local institution with quite a bit of character and history. Located at 38985 US Highway 41 in Wadsworth,…
