Lake County Journal staff report

Collin is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for April 21, 2022.

Bella Jansen is using her time as Miss Gurnee to advocate for single mothers through community events.

Hawthorn Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Vernon Hills, invites children ages 2 through 7 and their families to a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt from 9 to 11 a.m. April 9.

Hendricks is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for April 7, 2022.

The work of a legendary comic book artist is coming to the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville.

The Lake County Farm Bureau has awarded Friends of Catherine and Channel Lakes, a nonprofit group focused on improving the water quality in two of Illinois’ northernmost lakes, a $11,000 grant under the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program.

Northbridge Church in Antioch plans fun Friday event.

A grocery giveaway is planned from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 8 at Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.

The Lake County Forest Preserves and the Chicago Bears have formed a partnership to battle common buckthorn, a non-native, invasive tree that harms plants and wildlife.

On April 9, Gurnee Park District will welcome guests to this year’s Bunny Bash, which will be held indoors and outdoors at Viking Park (4374 Old Grand Ave.).

Alisa is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for March 31, 2022.

Congressman Brad Schneider has announced that the application window for 10th District Community Project Funding requests for fiscal 2023 will open on April 5, with a deadline to apply by April 13.

Save-A-Pet will host a 50th anniversary concert at Lindy's Landing in Wauconda.

Hawthorn Mall will host a special Sensory Bunny event to give children with special needs and their families the opportunity to enjoy a visit and private photo session with the Easter Bunny.

In collaboration with the Village of Gurnee, Gurnee Park District is looking to the community to select this year’s parade theme.