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Mike Pruitt of The Vine of Grayslake
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Mike Pruitt Named on of the 2012 Ten Outstanding Young Americans

The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) is pleased to announce honorees being named as the 2012 Ten Outstanding Young Americans. The presentation of the 74th … Read more ›

The community is invited to CLC's fifth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at noon on May 25.
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May 25: Memorial Day Ceremony at CLC

The fifth annual College of Lake County Memorial Day ceremony will begin at noon on Friday, May 25. The ceremony is being sponsored by the … Read more ›

Meagan brown, David Raye, Carol du Clos, Donna Raye and Ann gear
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Goddard School Owners Receive Milton Brown Award Recipients

Lake County Chapter #336 of the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children is proud to sponsor the Milton Brown Award, to recognize individuals who perform exceptional … Read more ›

Board members Barb Williams and Jeni Spinney with BFF and mascot Hubert, the BMO Harris Lion
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Erika’s Lighthouse “Rock & Rally” Walkathon Readies to Blast Stigma of Depression Once Again

Blast the Stigma of Depression and Have a Blast Doing It! Did you know…? • Children and adolescents who have depression frequently also have physical … Read more ›

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Take United Way's Annual Community Survey for a Chance to Win!

Local nonprofit United Way of Lake County is conducting a public opinion survey regarding UWLC’s programs and efforts in the community. If you live or … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

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Feeling Charitable? And Hungry?

Alpha Phi Lake County Alumnae and Egg Harbor Cafe, Libertyville have teamed up to raise funds for cardiac care education and research. Heart disease is … Read more ›

Torrie Flink has been executive director of the ZCener fore more than 25 years. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

ZCenter in Gurnee will change guard, but focus remains the same

Each day, staff and volunteers at the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in Gurnee face disheartening truths: 1 in 3 females and 1 in 5 males … Read more ›

From left to right, Melanie Toth, Luke Toth, Rowan Shirley, Jenny Shirley and Aaron Shirley  enjoy some family time at the Shirleys' home in Westmont. Jenny and Melanie helped found Mended Little Hearts of Lutheran General Children's Hospital. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

‘Mended Little Hearts’ aims to help parents and their children with heart defects

Melanie and Ben Toth’s 9-month-old son had just gone through open heart surgery when Jenny and Aaron Shirley’s son,  just 10 days old, was being … Read more ›

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INSPIRE by Example!

Reminder…This weekend is Random Acts of Kindness Assistance (RAKA) Online Fundraiser. We exclusively cater to those having debilitating health-crisis issues (terminally ill, dying or surviving … Read more ›