Shaw Local News Network

The Indian Valley Theatre will host auditions this month for residents ages 13 and older for its upcoming “Tillie the Teller” and “Ghosts and Gold” and other performances at the Sandwich Fair.

Del Monte Foods, a mainstay in the canned fruits and vegetable aisles in U.S. grocery stores, and with a production operation in Kankakee, has filed for bankruptcy.

Ahead of the exhibition, comic book artist Alex Ross visited the Dunn Museum for a private book signing, where Forest Preserves staff asked him a few questions.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be taking part in Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign taking place July 4–6. 

Sharleen is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for July 3, 2025.

The McHenry County Department of Health, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, is proud to share the results of the sixth annual Operation Dropbox donation drive.

Regional 911 consolidation partners and federal, state and local officials gathered June 27 to celebrate the completion of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications facility.

On July 12, SWALCO and Wauconda Township will host its 13th annual Recycling Extravaganza in Wauconda Township.

The Gurnee Days Committee is proud to announce longtime Gurnee resident, Martha Welton-Schmidt, as the 2025 Gurnee Days honoree.

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83 beginning the morning of July 7.

The Midwest Creation Fellowship presents Terry Mondy, creation science educator, lecturer, researcher and author on July 7.

The 2025 Mundelein Community Days Parade will take place at 1 p.m. July 6.

Save-A-Pet is hosting its first-ever Tee Off Fore Tails Golf Scramble on July 10 at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake.

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting her annual school supply drive for local students in need.

DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.