Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
The community is invited to Saturday's spaghetti dinner at the United Protestant Church of Grayslake. The event is organized by The Friday Knights adult fellowship group.
Your Grayslake Patch will be represented at Saturday's Washington Square Wellness Festival along with many other local businesses. Be sure to stop by for freebies, samples, raffles and more. Proceeds will benefit the Oasis Grayslake Youth Center.
The College of Lake County recognized its 43rd anniversary this week.
Jeff Budzban of Wildwood skillfully painted two giant golf balls to be auctioned off for the Ronald McDonald House. One was stolen from its display in front of the NBC studios on N. Michigan Avenue.
A $77.7 million budget is approved by the D50 Board following Tuesday's hearing.
Jeff Budzban of Wildwood skillfully painted two giant golf balls to be auctioned off for the Ronald McDonald House. One was stolen from its display in front of the NBC studios on N. Michigan Avenue.
Located in Grayslake, the pediatric occupational therapists at Therapeutic Links can help parents determine whether their children are hitting key milestones. The facility also works with children who have a variety of diagnoses and needs.
Two 6-year terms on the Wildwood Park District Board will be up for election in April. Petitions can be circulated starting today.
Grayslake Community High School District 127 is asking the community to complete a strategic planning survey by Sept 28.
Republican incumbent Sandy Cole is running against Democrat Sam Yingling in the race for the 62nd State Representative District.
From Grayslake District 46 failing to pass its budget to the Downtown Rib Throwdown for the Oasis Youth Center, here are the week's top stories.
Montessori School of Lake Forest announces the opening of its expanded 'Adolescent Program' on the campus of Prairie Crossing.
The Grayslake District 46 School Board discussed potential long-term budget savings at its Sept. 19 meeting, which included a public hearing but no 2012-13 budget approval.
Prairie Crossing Charter School parent and former board member wants to shed light on alleged school board election misconduct.
Vista Health System plans to build a new hospital around its new freestanding emergency center in Lindenhurst.
In preparation for winter road salting, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission will host two workshops to educate private contractors and public works personnel.
We want to make sure you've got everything you need before hitting the voting booth Nov. 6. Check back here for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race with links to candidate profiles and all Patch political coverage.
Aretha is a beautiful, friendly and talkative cat who currently resides at Save-A-Pet, but would love to come home with you and sing you to sleep with her purrs.
A lack of a majority vote on the 2012-13 budget means the District 46 School Board will need a special meeting before Sept. 30 to vote again.
Republican incumbent Sandy Cole is running against Democrat Sam Yingling in the race for the 62nd State Representative District.