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09/02/10 Coming in 2011 - Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Great America Announces All-New 3 Acre Water Park Expansion
08/30/10 Visitors Bureau Announces Award Winner and New Board
08/26/10 Local Police Officer Attempts to Break Coaster Riding Record
Six Flags Great America Hosts a Coaster Ride-a-Thon to Raise Funds for Special Olympics Illinois
08/26/10 CITY OF HIGHWOOD, IL EMBRACES LOCAL SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN FROM FORT SHERIDAN AND BEYOND DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
08/25/10 RAVINIA TO BUILD PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS CONNECTING PARKING LOT TO ENTRANCE GATE
ADA-compliant entry will eliminate customer wait times while trains unload on the Metra North line
08/25/10 THE OLIVE TAP TAKES ANOTHER TURN AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN
Secrets of Balsamic Vinegar Revealed
08/16/10 EXHIBIT BY GURNEE NATIVE CARRIE SCHNEIDER OPENS AT CLC ART GALLERY
August 20, 2010
08/16/10 Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation to Announce Competition's Winning Artists
08/12/10 Cuneo Mansion and Gardens Appoints New Artist-in-Residence
Classes Offered in September 2010
08/11/10 WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP STABEN HOUSE / STABEN CENTER 6th Annual Golf Outing
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
08/09/10 Viper Named Top 10 Best Coaster
Classic Wooden Coaster at Six Flags Great America Named One of the Best Coasters by USA Today
08/06/10 RAVINIA FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER INTERNET RADIO STATION
08/06/10 Carson & Barnes Circus is Coming to Grayslake
WED & THURS & AUG 18 & 19
07/26/10 HOTEL INDIGO® AND GRAMMY® NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER NATASHA BEDINGFIELD LAUNCH THE LOCALS KNOW BEST CONTEST
The boutique hotel brand invites locals to share their neighborhood knowledge for the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience
07/16/10 Lake County Hosting National Junior Disability Championships
July 18-24
07/14/10 Professional Athletes to Help With National Junior Disability Championships
07/13/10 NEW HIGHWOOD STREET MARKET FESTIVAL BRINGS THE AREA'S LARGEST MONTHLY VINTAGE AND INDIE DESIGNER EVENT TO THE NORTH SHORE
Drawing vendors from all across the U.S. and shoppers from all over the Midwest
06/18/10 Cuneo Mansion and Gardens Appoints New Artist-in-Residence
06/14/10 28th Annual Long Grove Strawberry Festival
June 25, 26 and 27, 2010
06/08/10 Farmers Market to Debut in Long Grove
Every Sunday from June 13 through October 17
06/07/10 Lake County Fielders Coming Home to Play Ball
Stadium Will be Ready on July 2nd
06/04/10 Lambs Farm Woofstock Sure to Provide a Barkingly Good Time
Libertyville
06/01/10 YES, IT'S BACK! RINK SIDE'S 85 DEGREE, ICE SKATE FOR FREE
Monday-Thursday
06/01/10 Lambs Farm Full of Summer Fun
06/01/10 RAVINIA'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2010 SEASON
OPENS WITH THE FESTIVAL DEBUTS OF PIANIST NOBUYUKI TSUJII, EARTH, WIND & FIRE, VINCE GILL, STEVE MARTIN AND COLBIE CAILLAT
05/20/10 RAVINIA FESTIVAL'S CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY OFFERS 20 PERCENT DISCOUNT AND EXTRA SEATING TO SOME SOLD-OUT CONCERTS
98.7 WFMT to broadcast live from the festival
05/20/10 Lambs Farm Kicks Off Summer With Cookout
Libertyville, IL
05/20/10 Lincolnshire Marriott, A Leading Chicago Area Resort, Announces TK Million Renovation to Public Spaces and Guestrooms
New renovation features upgraded in-room technologies, a new lobby and more for this Lake County Illinois hotel
05/18/10 Chicago Botanic Garden Celebrates World Environment Day June 5th
Plant conservation and horticulture staff on hand for workshops and demonstrations
05/14/10 HYATT DEERFIELD REVIVES THE CLASSIC FAMILY VACATION THIS TRAVEL SEASON
The family vacations remembered most fondly are filled with fun, discovery and togetherness.
05/12/10 Visitors Bureau Celebrates National Tourism Week with Social Media Giveaway
Week of May 10th
05/12/10 Lambs Farm Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation; Programs Recognized for Excellence
Libertyville, IL
05/05/10 HIGHWOOD PREPARES FOR SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON
WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET AND NEW HIGHWOOD STREET MARKET FESTIVAL CELEBRATE LOCAL FOOD, FAMILY AND FUN
05/05/10 CITY OF HIGHWOOD, IL HOSTS RECORD BREAKING GREAT PUMPKIN FEST 2010
04/27/10 STOWE ARTS ACADEMY HONORS RAVINIA PRESIDENT WELZ KAUFFMAN WITH ITS VOICES OF FREEDOM AWARD
Ravinia's REACH*TEACH*PLAY programs cited
04/13/10 HIGHWOOD'S HIDDEN TREASURES BOOK SALE
HOSTED BY HIGHWOOD LIBRARY
04/13/10 11th annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest
April 30, May 1, and 2, 2010
04/06/10 ASTRONOMY DAY 2010
Volo Bog State Natural Area
03/31/10 GURNEE MILLS ADDS MORE TO ITS RETAIL MIX
Fashion forward retailers coming soon including A'GACI, aerie & Stride Rite Outlet
03/29/10 U.S. Junior Nationals Summer Finals Girls High School Basketball Tournament
Friday-Sunday, April 16-18, 2010
03/29/10 North Shore Wine, Craft Beer, Cigar and Food Festival!
August 28th-29th
03/19/10 RAVINIA FESTIVAL 2010
Most varied season ever emphasizes something for everyone and celebrates musical milestones
03/16/10 Feet First Museum at Rosalind Franklin University presents Through a Child's Eyes Art Exhibit
March 19-April 23
03/15/10 Eggstravaganza
The Annual Waukegan Park District Egg Hunt.
03/15/10 WHATSIT & DOOHICKEY RIBBON CUTTING AND FIRST ANNUAL WHATSIT & DOOHICKEY EASTER EGG ROLL!
03/11/10 Long Grove's Ice Meltin' Blues
Chase the Winter Blues Away with Live music in 10 locations - throughout the village
03/01/10 LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY'S EASTER CARNIVAL & CHOCOLATE FACTORY OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010, 10am to 3pm
02/25/10 NEW IN 2010 - MAGIQUEST
The first live-action, interactive game of its kind comes to Six Flags Great America
02/25/10 Lambs Farm Steps into Spring with Events for the Whole Family
Spring Happenings
02/22/10 Long Grove's Paddy's on the Square Plans Irish Activities
02/04/10 FIRST ANNUAL FIELDERS FAN FEST SET FOR FEBRUARY 21ST-23RD
Free baseball clinics, autographs and more!
01/19/10 LONG GROVE FAIRS AND FESTIVALS GUIDE - 2010
01/14/10 Lambs Farm Feeds the Heart for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Brunch
01/12/10 WINTERFEST, WINTER FUN
Free Festival in Waukegan, IL
12/23/09 Ice Rink Opens In Highwood's Everts Park
Families can enjoy Free ice-skating all winter long thanks to U.S. Bank
12/18/09 Award Winning Hotel Rebrands with Hilton Worldwide - Doubletree Hotel
Former Crowne Plaza
12/10/09 Long Grove Chef to Appear on WGN News.
Rick Petrocelly of The Olive Tap Appearing
11/16/09 College of Lake County News
19th Annual Holiday Art Sale, CLC Winter Dance Concert, & Auditions for CLC Theatre's 'Angels in America'
11/16/09 Long Grove for the Holidays
An overview plus complete list of activities in Long Grove this holiday season.
11/05/09 Win a year's worth of family vacations at KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
KeyLime Cove's Search for 2010's Family of the Year is on!
10/28/09 Celebrate The Season At Mangels Of Long Grove
Food & Wine for the Holiday Season
10/15/09 French Pastry at Sweet Whimsy in Long Grove
Where Petite Goes a Long Way
10/15/09 Bella Donna Boutique Opens in Long Grove
420 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove, IL
10/15/09 The Gallery Next Door Opens in Long Grove
Showcasing Historic African American Art
10/15/09 The Shops of Long Grove Voted as One of Chicagoland's Best Places
10/06/09 RAVINIA FESTIVAL'S 2009-2010 RISING STARS SERIES OPENS WITH COUNTERTENOR IAN HOWELL, CELLIST NAREK HAKNAZARYAN AND PIANIST SODI BRAIDE
09/21/09 Ravinia Festival Announces 2010
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Residency, Celebrating Musical Milestones
09/10/09 Six Flags Great America Offers Season Passes at Lowest Price in Decades

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    Lake County Forest      Chicago Botanic Garden       Libertyville Sports

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