Fan Favorites
Best Wings in Lake County
Before I moved to the Chicago area in 1989, if you would have said, “hey, let’s go get some Buffalo wings”, I would have made a face similar to the face I am sure you […]
Month: July 2016
Little McHenry County
Little McHenry County: An Unforgettable Day in Union
Little Lake County parents are active, mobile and always seeking adventure! Sometimes we even traverse outside of our fair county to find family entertainment beyond our borders. Due to popular reader demand, we introduce “Little […]
Special Events
Playground Safari Outpost #5: Caboose Park, August 10th {Lake Villa}
Ride the rails to a playground adventure that will take you back in time at Lake Villa Township Park, on the Little Lake County Playground Safari presented by Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. On Wednesday, […]
Classes
British Swim School {Round Lake Beach}
Drowning is one of my biggest fears, and as a mom of three young children, lakes and pools induce serious anxiety in me. Luckily for me, British Swim School Round Lake Beach recently opened at […]
Fitness
Movin’ and Improvin’: Fitness for Every BODY
Melissa and Loralie have partnered with Advocate Condell Medical Center Centre Club to spend the next year working to achieve their health goals. They’ll be documenting their steps to get Movin’ and Improvin’ and be […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Slove Park {Lindenhurst}
Slove Park in Lindenhurst is a traditional, in-town playground in a great location. Located just off Route 132 (Grand Avenue), the park is set back behind a McDonald’s restaurant and shares a parking lot with the Village Hall […]
Dining with Children
Family Dining at Uncle Julio’s Vernon Hills
There’s a new, made from scratch restaurant in town, Uncle Julio’s Mexican from Scratch, and it provides some new and unique dining to Northern Lake County. Located in a former office building on the corner […]
Fan Favorites
Best Steaks in Lake County
I have a confession to make. I don’t know the first thing about steak. I was a vegetarian for 10 years before pregnancy and having kids. And now the only meat I order is from […]
Child Development
6 TIPS FOR MANAGING KIDS TECH TIME
Healthy habits for screen time. Tips on handling your kid’s tech time presented by Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Whether it’s a television, computer, smartphone or tablet, do you ever feel like your child is […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Veterinary Housecall Care, LLC
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Have you met this month’s featured business owner, Jami-Lyn Derse, DVM? Dr. Derse is the owner of […]