On April 25, Advocate Condell Medical Center welcomed 100 students from 10 local high schools and Lake County Tech Campus for a “day in the life” experience at Lake County’s sole Level 1 Trauma Center.

Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner is calling for immediate reforms to the SAFE-T Act to restore judicial discretion and refocus Illinois’ criminal justice system on public safety and human decency.

On April 24, the Woodland school board held its April Governing Board Meeting and a Special Organizational Meeting to welcome new board members after the April 1 election.

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega officially certified the results of the April 1 Consolidated Election on at 3 p.m. April 21.

Bootsie is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for May 1, 2025.

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is presenting a spring concert with Chicago Chamber Choir at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3.

The Midwest Creation Fellowship presents Dr. Jerry Bergman, a widely acclaimed researcher, author, professor and lecturer, who will share “Bacteria: A Curse or a Blessing,” on May 5.

The Essence Experience! Fashion Show and Pop Up will take place at noon May 3 at Clubhouse at Heatherridge, 5900 Heatherridge Drive, Gurnee.

With essential aging programs facing devastating federal cuts, AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois announces its 2025 Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives: three critical events where advocates can rally to protect the services that help older adults remain healthy, independent and fed.