Special Events
Chicago Bears Meijer Family Fest
Dad in the know Chad gives us an insiders guide to heading to the Chicago Bears Family Fest, happening August 3, 2021 […]
sports
Indoor Play
Enormous List of Indoor Play Places in Lake County
This story contains affiliate links. When the weather turns frightful but your kids are still begging to do something fun, move the play inside! We’ve been creating and tweaking this ENOURMOUS list of Indoor Play Places […]
Sports
Chicago Huddle Show in Vernon Hills
On Tuesday nights through December 26th, your family can visit a live taping of the Chicago Huddle television show at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Vernon Hills. Currently filming its 11th season, the Chicago Huddle […]
MADE in Lake County
How Young is Too Young for Sports?
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County Businesses.Have you meet Dr. Brad Kayden yet? He’s the founder and director of Jelly Bean Sports, a youth […]
Uncategorized
Girl Power: Female Professional Sports in Chicagoland
Coming this spring and summer to a gym, field and stadium near you, Chicago area sports fans have a chance to watch some of the top female athletes in the world compete in basketball, soccer, […]
Little McHenry County
A 112-year-old McHenry County Tradition: The Norge Ski Club
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 […]
Classes
Presidents’ Day Program at Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp in Lake Zurich
What kid doesn’t need a healthy dose of summer fun smack in the middle of February to get rid of those cold weather blahs? Luckily, our friends at JCC Chicago’s Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp have […]
Health and Safety
The Advantage of Baseline Concussion Testing for Student Athletes
As a physical education teacher to 170 students and a father of two sports-crazed boys, safety is always at the top of the list when planning lessons and activities at school or at home. Unfortunately, […]
Outdoor Play
Up, Over and All-In at the Bernard Weinger JCC {Northbrook}
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor challenge course that everyone in your family can enjoy? One that requires no experience or training but will keep you moving and inspired? Don’t miss Up, Over and […]
Lake County Camps
Little Reviews: Libertyville Vipers at Nike Youth Basketball Camp
Tick… Tock… Tick… Tock… Do you hear that? It’s the sound of summer slowly ticking away with my last ounce of sanity while my tween boys and I wait for school to start. That’s why my […]