Vernon Hills is aiding the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program with donations being accepted until Dec. 14, the village said on its website.

Libertyville is encouraging kind and charitable acts by participating in and promoting Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28, the city's website said.

Lake County Board member Tom Weber of Lake Villa has entered the District 64 state representative race.

Pet owners in Lake County have two more low-cost opportunities this year to get their furry friends vaccinated, according to a recent post on Rep. Sheri Jesiel's (R-Winthrop Harbor) website.

Improvements to the waterway along Fox River and Chain O'Lakes will soon be undertaken thanks to enactment of a bill sponsored by Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake), according to a press release.

Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) can officially say he's saved taxpayers some cash.

The College of Lake County (CLC) is counting on 13 being a lucky number for its baseball program.

Scott Drury, a Democrat state representative from Highwood representing the 58th District, has announced his intention to run for governor in 2018.

Camping might never be easier or more fun than what the Vernon Hills Park District is offering June 24-25.

The Vernon Hills Park District will hold the Mighty Kids Triathlon starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Lakeview Fitness Center, 700 Lakeview Parkway.

There's no offseason for the College of Lake County men's basketball team when it comes to recruiting.

Tyler Lubbat has learned to go with the flow when he goes fishing.

The College of Lake County (CLC) women's basketball program has signed Alyssa Bouie of North Chicago High School, according to the school's website.

The Mundelein High School baseball program keeps climbing, even when it seems like it's already reached its peak.

The College of Lake County (CLC) men's tennis team hung up a donut last season; this season, it's more like a piece of cake.

Grayslake North High School runner Cam Detweiler has signed with the College of Lake County to run cross-country, CLC's athletic website announced recently.

Lake County High School added seven names to its sports hall of fame this season.

The College of Lake County (CLC) men's basketball team recently received commitments from three high school players for next season, including Wauconda star Jarod Stonis, according to a press release.

It wasn't easy for Kaleigh Snyder to leave Lake County to play softball in Iowa -- no matter how easy she makes it look.

Henry French had a hard time reaching the basketball rim until he was 16. Now the rim trembles at the approach of the 6-foot-3-inch leaper.