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Monday, April 14, 2025Lake County Flavor Festival Delivers Record-Breaking Success, Showcases Culinary and Libation Excellence
GURNEE, IL – The Lake County February Flavor Festival wrapped up its highly anticipated monthlong celebration with resounding success, spotlighting the county’s vibrant culinary and craft beverage scene. Organized by Visit Lake County (VLC), the second annual county-wide campaign drew thousands of food and drink enthusiasts, supporting more than 100 participating restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wineries throughout the region. The Flavor Festival offered residents and visitors a unique
Monday, April 14, 2025TIU to Transition TEDS Campus Ownership by END of 2025
Trinity International University (TIU) has announced that it will officially transfer ownership of its Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) to Trinity Western University (TWU) by December 21,2025. The Bannockburn campus will continue normal operations through the 2025-2026 academic year, after which TEDS will relocate to TWU's main campus in Langley, British Colombia. TIU cited the ongoing financial challenges of maintaining a campus originally designed for a smaller university as a key factor in
Monday, April 14, 2025Bannockburn Hosts Arbor Day Celebration on April 25
Join the Village of Bannockburn for a community Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 25 at 20a.m. in the open space behind Village Hall. The event will feature the ceremonial planting of a sycamore tree and a musical performance by Bannockburn School's K-2nd grade students. This year's celebration also marks Bannockburn's 34th consecutive recognition as a Tree City USA, along with receiving a Tree City USA Growth Award for the 4th time. The Village continues its strong commitment to tree preservation,
Monday, April 14, 2025April is National Safe Digging Month: Call 811 Before You DIg
April is National Safe Digging Month, a reminder to homeowners and contractors to always contact JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) before starting any digging project-no matter how big or small. Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or working on a patio, it's essential to call 811 or visit www.JULIE1call.com at least two business days before you dig. This free service helps prevent accidents, injuries, and costly utility damage by ensuring underground lines are
Monday, April 14, 2025Hazel Avenue Infrastructure Project Continues with New Closures
The Hazel Avenue Infrastructure Project progresses with underground utility work and overhead line transfers completed west of Stratford Road. Beginning Wednesday, April 16, Hazel Avenue will fully close between Chestnut Street and Waukegan Road as construction shifts to the east end. Detours via Deerfield Road and Greenwood Avenue will be in effect through early July.
Monday, April 14, 2025Fields of Honor Display to Honor Veterans this November
From November 7-11, 2025, the Village of Deerfield will host a Field of Honor display at Jewett Park, featuring 500 American flags in tribute to veterans and active-duty service members, Residents may sponsor flags to honor persona; heroes. Proceeds support Midwest Veterans Closet and Lake County Honor Flight.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Lake County Healthcare Forum 2025 | Workforce, Policy & Health Progress
We are excited to share the video below, which highlights our “Lake County Healthcare Forum on Policy and Health Progress.” This event, organized by our Business Service Team in collaboration with the County of Lake, brought together CEOs, VPs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the current state and future of the healthcare industry. This forum reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-level stakeholder engagement and supporting the business community and job seekers across Lake County. The
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025Village Recognizes World Down Syndrome Day with Gigi’s Playhouse
At Monday’s Village Board meeting, Mayor Dan Shapiro and the Board of Trustees proudly presented a proclamation recognizing World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21 to representatives from Gigi’s Playhouse Deerfield. This special recognition highlights the Village’s commitment to inclusivity, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Gigi’s Playhouse, a national network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, provides free educational, therapeutic and career
Tuesday, March 25, 2025FUTURE ENERGY JOBS ACT CRAFT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO") to identify the organization that will coordinate a statewide Craft Apprenticeship Program that will support registered apprenticeship programs associated with the electric industry that may, but need not, be related to solar installation. Among the goals of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) is to stimulate job growth in the clean energy economy with
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Monday, February 10, 2025REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025. You must use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options. For information on other types of identification accepted by the TSA, please visit the TSA website. To see what documents you need to apply for a REAL ID, visit the REAL ID Interactive Checklist. REAL ID applicants have the option to make an appointment at one of
