Community Corner

Final Summer Concert, Fun Run and a Traffic-Stopping Fact

What are your plans for the week?

Looking for something to do this week? Why not check out the final concert of the season at Independence Grove? Or maybe you want to take on Libertyville's fun run/obstacle course? Whatever you decide to do, have a fantastic week! 

The Last Concert of Summer


The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold its final concert for the season at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Independence Grove. This week's entertainment will be provided by the Jack Grace Band, who will perform everything from country to Latin music. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m.

…But Summer Lives On

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of summer to experience in town. Stop by the Farmers Market between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 8, or have a bite and enjoy some music from Keeghan between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Out to Lunch.

Fun Run

Libertyville will hold its annual 2K/4K Fun Run with Obstacle Course at 8 a.m. Aug. 11. The event will be held at the Libertyville Sports Complex. Do you plan to participate? 

A Traffic-Stopping Fact

And now for a little history fact. On Aug. 5, 1914, the first electric traffic signal was installed, according to History. Do you know where this happened?

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