Stories about Libertyville, Illinois
Two members of the Lake County Forest Preserves team recently earned national recognition.
Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue Inc. will be participating in the 15th annual Dog Days of Summer on July 6-7 in Libertyville.
State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen announced that two local fire protection districts in the 31st District are set to receive funding through the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program.
Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of $6.1 million in road and bridge improvement projects coming to the area.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs by Metra to a Milwaukee District North Line crossing on Milwaukee Avenue (Illinois 21) north of Lake Street, in Libertyville, will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, 9 a.m. July 8.
State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, alongside Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, recently announced that a resident in the 31st Senate District will receive $500,000 from a life insurance policy through the I-CASH program.
Advocate Condell Medical Center celebrated the opening of their milk depot in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL) on June 11.
Save-A-Pet is hosting their seventh annual Furry Friends 5K and Six-Legged Fun Walk on June 22 at the Old School Forest Preserve located in Libertyville.
Heather’s Gym, a woman-owned boutique fitness studio in Libertyville, is celebrating 10 years in business.
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington are two of six Advocate Health Care hospitals nationally recognized as leaders in advancing maternity and postpartum care by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
Nine concerts will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 11 through Aug. 6, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen recently announced that two local manufacturers in the 31st District were recipients of the Made in Illinois Grant Program on May 22.
A car crash that killed the mother of two young children in Woodstock last week occurred while her sister was behind the wheel driving drunk, according to allegations filed by McHenry County prosecutors.
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, featuring scenic views and craft brews, reopened for the season.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon May 14 at the Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville, located at the junction of Route 176 and Interstate 94.
Thanks to a unique volunteer program at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 18-year-old Chloe Miller already will have medical experience when she graduates this spring from Wauconda High School.
On April 10, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a retirement ceremony for Sheriff’s K9 Dax.
Special Gifts Theatre provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to have a voice and to shine in a safe and inclusive place.
Zengeler Cleaners, the Midwest’s oldest and largest family-owned cleaner, announced a complete makeover of the company’s Park Avenue store in Libertyville.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon April 9 at the Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville.
The Lake County Forest Preserves has adopted cutting-edge technology designed to enhance communication and accessibility for visitors to their website.
The mayors of Cary, Algonquin and Libertyville joined state Rep. Martin McLaughlin in condemning plans to eliminate the grocery tax because local communities would lose revenue.
Relish Events at Independence Grove, located within the Libertyville forest preserve, now serves as the on-site caterer for special occasions and operates the outdoor café.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon March 12 at the Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville.
Two Illinois organizations committed to advancing parks and recreation recognized the outstanding contributions of the Lake County Forest Preserves with four esteemed awards for excellence in public communications and design.
“Managing Healthy Landscapes” opens Feb. 10 at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville.
A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Jan. 14 to 20, 2024.
A finger-licking competition will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Timothy O’Toole’s location in Libertyville.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Feb. 13 at the Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville, located at the junction of Route 176 and Interstate 94.
Zengeler Cleaners locations are now accepting lovingly worn donations for the annual prom dress collection drive, along with formal wear accessories such as shoes, purses and jewelry.
Margaret Borcia, whose son Tony was killed by a drunken boater, now works in McHenry and Lake county courthouses as an AAIM advocate.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle driven by a Woodstock man, police said.
The Coats for Vets drive resulted in record donations, gathering 8,063 winter apparel items, including coats, jackets, gloves, scarves and other items.
The ninth annual Lake County History Symposium takes place virtually on Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 4 and 18.
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now open to all income-eligible households, and state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen is urging eligible families to apply to receive assistance with natural gas, propane and electricity bills.
For the third time in recent weeks, a gold coin has been donated to a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Lake County.
Two teens suffered life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a car when it crashed Wednesday night near Woodstock, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.
At 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9, author Emily Bleeker will be hosting a one-night-only special event at the Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Improv Playhouse Theatre joyfully returns to bring audiences an immersive live-staged radio play of Frank Capra’s timeless classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Dec. 12 at the Lambs Farm restaurant in Libertyville, located at the junction of Route 176 and Interstate 94.
A donated gold coin valued at $1,200 was discovered Nov. 16 in a Salvation Army red kettle in Libertyville.
Mark Pasquesi, president of brokerage for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is pleased to announce that for the 33rd year in a row, the firm’s Libertyville office will collect donations to provide Lake County residents in need with complete Thanksgiving dinners.
Metra leaders adopted sweeping updates to fares and zoning Friday, reforms officials said would simplify travel on the system for riders.
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub will recognize Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a free dining offer for members of the military, both active and former.
Visitors can explore the bones and fossils belonging to the giant creatures that once roamed the Earth. Six full dinosaur skeletal molds, including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, can be viewed and touched
Lambs Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives is celebrating its new coffee program at an official Coffee Launch Party from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery.
Get ready for a Halloween weekend like no other as Improv Playhouse brings the spine-chilling classic “Dracula” to life in a live radio theater production.
Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters celebrated the opening of its 5,700-square-foot facility in Crystal Lake with Chamber of Commerces from Crystal Lake, Cary-Grove and Barrington.
Shane Callahan, one of a set of triplets, was airlifted to a hospital after the crash and is recovery from spinal injuries at Chicago's Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.