Shaw Local News Network

Illinois Valley Indivisible will hold a rally with other local organizations for “women, children and public education” this Saturday in downtown Ottawa.

Performances include “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,” "Unnecessary Force" and "Birthday Candles."

The arboretum's 'Vivid Creature' exhibit features large, colorful sculptures of a deer, dragonfly, squirrel and more.

Brian “Fox” Ellis will portray Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon, at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting Sunday, May 18, in Sterling.

The Fox Lake Police Department has arrested a Round Lake Park woman in connection with drugs that were found during a traffic stop, police said.

RAMP Disability Resources and Services, which offers services in DeKalb County, will host a Summer Youth Leadership Initiative for disabled youth ages 16 to 22 to build self-advocacy and leadership skills.

The Indian Valley Theatre is accepting registration for its Summer Children’s and Teen Theatre Workshops.

The Dunn Museum is unveiling a new gallery space this summer with “Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains,” a special exhibition spotlighting one of the most celebrated artists in comics.

The Lake County Health Department, along with community partners, is excited to launch Operation Dropbox donation drive to support local veterans.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area-funded task force, achieved a record-breaking year in 2024.

Local officials recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the U.S.41 at Stearns School Road intersection project in north-central Lake County.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in April 2025.

Zillah is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for May 15, 2025.

Grandwood Park Park District has announced the 2025 lineup of food trucks this summer.

From 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 17, volunteers, including team members from Carhartt Gurnee will work with Gurnee Park District’s Parks Department to plant, mulch and clean up four neighborhood parks: Hunt Club Park, O’Plaine Park, Ravinia Park, and Viking Park.