For the third time in recent weeks, a gold coin has been donated to a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Lake County.

A Round Lake Beach man is pleading guilty, but mentally ill, in the murders of his three young children last year.

Michele Bauman wants her daughter and others in the military to know just how much they’re supported. She’s sending that message with the help of a stuffed toy dog named Max.

Blue Moon Gallery is hosting an Artist Reception and Holiday Cheer Party for “We Make Life Beautiful,” its last exhibition of the year, from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a grocery giveaway Dec. 15.

Maeve is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Dec. 14, 2023.

The Lake County Clerk’s Office is delighted to announce the exceptional talents showcased in the recently concluded “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Sandy T. Williams of the ZCenter writes a letter to the editor.

Each holiday season for the past eight years, the excitement over restaurateur Kris Schoenberger’s red envelope campaign has grown as cash and prizes totaling more than $100,000 in value have been in the offing.