Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
Nine Lake Forest College students and one staff member recently spent their spring break near Winona, Minn., helping Habitat for Humanity build a home for community members in need.
Highland Park resident Chelsey Maxwell will begin her new position of principal of the Green Bay Early Childhood Center in July.
Middle school athletes from all communities including Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove and others can participate in the free HERSHEY'S Track & Field Games to be held at Deerfield High School in May.
Here's a link to a video of the 5th annual District 128 Superintendent's Breakfast, held this week to showcase all the great things happening at Vernon Hills and Libertyville high schools.
Are you a bargain hunter looking for gently-used children's clothing, furniture, equipment, toys and more? Visit the 'Lots for Tots' consignment sale at the Libertyville Sports Complex.
We hear the egg hunting in this area is really good this season!
Two Deerfield brothers are enjoying success at their respective schools.
A grand re-opening for ArtRageous Apparel is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
Help the students at Empire Beauty School in Vernon Hills become better stylists and get a great cut for a lot less than a salon.
Libertyville High School students are on a campaign to end the use of the "R" word.
A roof replacement project at Deerfield High School is 90 percent complete.
Caroline Kennedy will have a book signing at the Highland Park Public Library April 5 as part of "Librarypalooza."
Children can settle in and read a book at the Gorton Children's Drop-in Center, donated by the Lake Forest Public Library.
To be more transparent and give citizens easy access to news and announcements, Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim has launched Facebook and Twitter pages.
Calling all "Trekkies"! College of Lake County sociology professors will present a free program on the history of 'Star Trek" Thursday night at the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.
This week marks 10 years since the Iraq war began. Many area communities have lost loved ones and friends to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The spring equinox arrives at 11:02 a.m. UTC (coordinated universal time) on Wednesday, March 20.
The spring equinox arrives at 11:02 a.m. UTC (coordinated universal time) on Wednesday, March 20.
Register today for Highland Middle School's "Hornet Hustle," a charity 5K Run/Walk scheduled for April 6 at Independence Grove.
The founders of Highland Park technology firm G2 Crowd was created by former employees of Deerfield's BigMachines Inc.
