A Republican candidate running to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the largely suburban 9th District was convicted of a sex crime against a juvenile decades ago, records show.

In recognition of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce’s 110th anniversary, Gov. JB Pritzker has officially designated Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, as Lake County Chamber of Commerce Day.

The Health Department will host its annual World AIDS Day Event from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N Green Bay Road, North Chicago.

On Dec. 6 at VFW Post 4551, a community of volunteers will come together united by a shared mission to give sailors and veterans a meaningful holiday experience in Antioch.

The holiday season is getting a spirited new twist with the debut of Captain Santa’s Pop-Up Bar, opening Dec. 4 at Pier 91 in Port Barrington, located at 99 Kazimour Drive in Port Barrington.

Bree is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 4, 2025.

The Midwest Creation Fellowship presents Duane Caldwell from Rational Faith.com on Dec. 8.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Dec. 9 at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery in Libertyville, located at the junction of Route 176 and Interstate 94.

Celebrate the season with the Village of Mundelein at the Winter Tree Lighting Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Courtland Commons, 444 E. Courtland St.