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MAY/JUNE 2016 • VOL. 3 NO. 2

• Learn about Lake County • Take the kids boating • Things to do this summer

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A tribute to the founders of Antioch Gage Brothers Parks and Hiram Buttrick Sawmill showcase area’s history

BY Sandra

Landen Machaj

CORRESPONDENT

he Gage Brothers Park with the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill is a favorite place for residents of Antioch to visit. Near the downtown business district of Antioch at 770 Cunningham Drive, it’s an easy walk after dining at one of the local restaurants in the business district.

Darius and Thomas Gage are considered to be the founders of Antioch although for many years in its early development, the community was known by local pioneers as Gage’s Settlement.

The name of the community changed with its incorporation.

The Gage brothers were among the first and possibly the actual first to file a land claim in the area in 1837. They are recognized as the first to build their cabins along a creek, which they named the Sequoit Creek. The Sequoit Creek is a tributary of the Fox River as it winds its way from lower Wisconsin through Northern Illinois, following the Chain ‘O Lakes and continuing south to Ottawa, Illinois in La Salle County. Just as the Sequoit is a tributary of the Fox, the Fox River is a tributary of the Illinois River.

Most settlements in the 1800s were built along a waterway and Antioch was no different. In addition to the

Sequoit Creek, there were multiple lakes surrounding the area, a certainty that water would not be a concern and the waterways would provide fishing opportunities to help supply food.

Often one of the very first businesses to establish itself in the new community were mills, either a sawmill to provide lumber for building or a grainmill to process the grains grown on the local farms. In the area that was to become Antioch, it was the sawmill that was first built along the Sequoit Creek in 1839. The sawmill, built

by Hiram Buttrick, is recognized as the first business founded in Antioch.

More than a century later, the people of Antioch would choose to make this park a monument to these early settlers. In 1976 in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States, the people of the Antioch area donated and built a replica of the early sawmill to be placed in the Gage Brothers Park. It was dedicated on July 4, 1976, by Mayor Michael J. Haley.

Two years later, on July 4, 1978, the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill time capsule was set just across a walking path from the sawmill. The time capsule is scheduled to be opened in 2026, 50 years after the Bicentennial Celebration. The contents of the capsule will provide a glimpse into life in 1976.

Taking a stroll along the walking path it soon becomes evident that the people of Antioch did not forget about

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Top, Visitors to the Gage Brothers Park can take a walk through the paths to view the trees and foliage. The small park is a favorite for families to spend the day soaking in the great outdoors. Above, A sign welcomes visitors to the Gage Brothers Park where the replica of the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill is located.

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A large totem pole stands in the park, recognizing the importance of the heritage of the Indian tribes, particularly the Potawatomi tribes that made this area their home.

the earliest peoples to inhabit the area.

A tall totem pole brightly painted honors the Native American tribes, particularly the Potawatomi, who lived in the area.

In 2006 the totem pole was in need of some restoration. The restoration was undertaken as an Eagle Scout project by Joe Utter Troop 92 as noted on a stone marker in front of the totem.

Because of this park’s beauty, it is a favorite spot for photography both professional and non-professional.

Wedding pictures are often taken in front of the sawmill or in front of other scenic spots. High school seniors, family reunions, and newly engaged couples can be found in the park posing for photographs as well as families taking photos of their young children.

The park is small, by many standards, encompassing 4.4 acres, and containing only four benches. While the Village of Antioch has 24 parks, several lakes and forest preserves surrounding it, many with far more amenities, the Gage Brothers Park with the reproduction of the original sawmill remains a favorite.

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This replica of the Hiram Buttrick sawmill is in Gage Brothers Park in downtown Antioch. It was built and donated to the park by residents of Antioch. (SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ PHOTO)

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Lake County is known for its beautiful lakes and forest preserves. The county was and continues to be very insightful in preserving land for public use.

HOW LAKE COUNTY

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developed its identity

BY Sandra

Landen Machaj

CORRESPONDENT

The land recognized today as Lake County took a diverse route from early Indian land to present day area.

The county was once part of McHenry County until it became the area we know today.

While Illinois achieved statehood in 1818, it was not until 1831 that Cook County was organized. The area designated as Cook County covered about 2,464 square miles with a population of 100 residents. The area itself covered the counties we know today as Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, Will, and present Cook County. Cook County was named in honor of Daniel Pope Cook, the first Illinois Attorney General. Cook also served as the second United States Congressman from Illinois.

The first Cook County Board met in 1831 and consisted of three members, two from Chicago and one from a western suburb known as Naperville (now a part of DuPage County). The county’s population continued to increase, allowing the state legislature to further divide it.

In 1836, residents in the west and

northwest section of the county found access to Chicago to be difficult and petitioned the state legislature to form a separate county with a more local county seat. The legislature approved the petition and created the new county of McHenry, which extended from Lake Michigan west to present Boone County, south to today’s Kane County, and North to the Wisconsin border.

The county was given the name of McHenry in honor of Major William McHenry for his service in the Indian War of 1812. The town of McHenry was chosen as the county seat because of its location in the center of the county and its proximity to the Fox River.

A small courthouse was built on McHenry’s town square. When this original building was sold to Horace Long in 1840, it was moved a block away and is now part of a local business. McHenry’s term as county seat was short-lived.

The State Legislature further divided the McHenry County on March 1, 1839, when it separated the county into two separate ones. The eastern half became Lake County while the western half remained McHenry County. McHenry did not remain its county seat of the smaller McHenry

County for long. The county seat was moved to a more central location in 1844 originally platted to be called Centerville, but in 1845 its name was changed to Woodstock. Woodstock continues to be the McHenry County seat.

As Lake County became an entity of its own, it needed a new county seat.

Independence Grove which is now known as Libertyville, was the site chosen. It remained the county seat until 1841 when citizens voted to remove Independence Grove as the county seat and named Little Fort, now known as Waukegan, as the county seat.

Land was purchased from the State of Illinois as a site for the courthouse. The first courthouse in Little Fort was built on this land in 1844, at a cost of $4,000. The building was used as a courthouse and a jail until a county administration office was built in 1853.

In October 1875, a fire broke out in the courthouse destroying much of it. At this time proposals were again made to move the county seat back to Libertyville or to the community of Highland Park.

Some also suggested that a location more central to the county be chosen. Waukegan prevailed and the courthouse was rebuilt

and continues to be the expanding center of county business.

Lake County is the second largest county in Illinois by area. That is a bit deceiving because of the 1,368 square miles of the county only 444 square miles are land and the other 935 square miles are water.

Water plays an important part in both the economy and style of life in the county. The many lakes, more than 90, attract visitors throughout the summer as do the activities held on Lake Michigan in the communities which front the lake.

Summertime swimming and boating can be found throughout Lake County.

Open land has been preserved by Lake County in their many forest preserves which offer residents and visitors great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through the seasons. Golf courses are open to the public and historical homes are preserved throughout the county. Lake County Historical Societies work to preserve the history of the area.

Today, both Lake and McHenry counties have preserved their own identities offering a more open, pastoral feeling when compared to the heavier populated eastern reaches of the area.

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Ski hill unveils investment plans

WILMOT MOUNTAIN UPGRADES CAUSE RIPPLE EFFECT IN COMMUNITY

BY Jason

Arndt

STAFF WRITER

New Wilmot Mountain owner, Vail Resorts, Inc. of Colorado, unveiled a multimillion dollar transformation plan in March, creating a ripple effect in the community on the Wisconsin-Illinois border.

The new owner, which purchased the ski hill in January from Stopa LLC, expects to start the $13 million project in the summer.

General Manager Taylor Ogilvie, a 38-year-old Lincolnshire, Ill., resident, spent the first two months assessing the ski hill.

“Right now we are just doing clean up and getting ready for renovations,” said Ogilvie, who replaced Dennis Sheen upon Vail’s acquisition in January.

According to a press release, the company is replacing three ski lifts, upgrading snowmaking equipment, renovating the base lodge and adding new features.

Features include a parents’ lounge, a new kids ski and snowboard school facility and an upgraded terrain park.

Ogilvie, who used the ski hill as a child, hopes renovations bring in more families.

“It is all built to make a great place for families,” he said. “It is taking a holistic approach for the kids to make it as fun as possible.”

Citing the age of the three ski lifts, Vail plans to replace them and add a high-speed rope tow in the terrain park and two new surface conveyer lifts. Upgrades to the lifts could increase capacity 45 percent.

The base area transformations includes 400 seats, more food and beverage options and Wi-Fi in the bar and lounge areas.

The Kids Ski and Snowboard School expects to have a lunch and break room with places for parents to supervise activities.

Rob Katz, Chairman of Vail Resorts, Inc., said through a press release that guests can expect a better experience.

“We think our guests from Chicago and Milwaukee will be thrilled with the investments we are making at Wilmot for the 2016-17 ski season,” Katz said.

Furthermore, a $609 Epic Local Pass also can be used to access Vail’s nine other ski hills in Colorado, Utah and Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

While crews at Wilmot Mountain are cleaning up in preparation for upgrades, Vail Resorts is drawing up renderings, Ogilvie said.

“We have been engaging with architects and engineers and we should have artist renderings,” he said. “A lot of pieces have to come together.”

Following completion of renderings, general contractors can bid on the project, Ogilvie said. “Our practice in this project is to definitely go local,” he said.

A ripple effect With Wilmot Mountain set for renovation in the summer, Wilmot Mountain Flea Market is relocating to the Kenosha County Fairgrounds, according to several sources.

The originally offered alternative at

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Because of the renovations planned this summer, the Wilmot Mountain Flea Market is relocating to the Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot.

The market is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays (excluding Aug. 14 and 21).

For more information, call (262) 716-5716.

Wilmot Mountain was deemed inadequate by the Flea Market. “We simply offered them the use of the tubing area,” Ogilvie said. “But they said it was too small.”

The Flea Market informed people via social media last month of a potential move, with approval from the Kenosha County Fair Board two weeks later.

“Vail Properties purchased Wilmot Mountain and will be undertaking a huge renovation project in the summer of 2016.

Vail Properties tried to accommodate the market by offering us the use of the tubing area parking lot,” the website stated.

Kelly Ladyga, vice president of corporate communications for Vail Resorts, Inc., said changes were inevitable.

“As we had indicated in our acquisition announcement of Wilmot, we plan to completely transform the experience at the ski area over the coming months and in time for the 2016-17 winter season,” Ladyga said.

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Boat launches on the Chain O’Lakes

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For a fun-filled family day, take the kids out on the lake. It’s a great way to reconnect.

There are more than 170 lakes, rivers and waterways in Lake County, Illinois, and the Chain O’Lakes is the largest . Most navigable public lakes have at least one marina or public boat access.

Here is a partial listing of the area’s boat launches, courtesy of boatinglakecounty.com.

Barnacle Bobs 421225 N. 4th St., Antioch Launch fee: $15 Ben Watts Marina 116 South Highway 12, Fox Lake Launch fee: $20 Chain O’ Lakes State Park 8916 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove Launch fee: Free Admission Diamond Lake Beach and Rec Center 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein Launch fee: $20 for one-day use Dolphin Harbor 26175-26299 W. Oak Ave., Antioch Four launch ramps

Fish Lake Beach 32223 N.Highway 12, Volo Public launch free: $5; no gas motors and no crafts over 14 feet Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville Launch fee: free Lake Elizabeth Marina Boat Launch

Musial Road Twin Lakes

Launch fees: Check www. villageoftwinlakes.net Lance Park Boat Launch 223-241 Highway O Twin Lakes Pederson Marine Inc. 703-24908 Illinois 173, Antioch Launch fee: $20

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WHY CHOOSY PARENTS

choose boating

BY Liz

Walz

DISCOVERBOATING.COM

Discover Boating has tips for boaters new and old, stories and information on how to choose the right boat. Visit discoverboating. com for more information.

Spring Lake Marina and Campground 25125 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch Launch fee: $20

oating is in my blood. As I was growing up, I took advantage of any chance I could to spend time on the water with my friends and family. In fact, I represent the fifth generation of my family to spend time at our rustic cabin on the St. Lawrence River. But I got away from boating as a young adult, and I might not have returned if it weren’t for the birth of my two sons.

Here are the reasons I would recommend the boating lifestyle to any family, whether boating is in your blood or not:

Steitz’s 25400 W. Bluff Lane, Antioch Launch fee: Check steitzs.com

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Port of Blarney 27843 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch Launch fee: Free Admission Pothole Marina 39922 N. Lakevview Road, Antioch Launch fee: $20 on weekdays

Turtle Beach Marino 42273 N. Woodbine Ave., Antioch Launch fee: $15 Waukegan Port District 2-98 N. Harbor Pl., Waukegan Launch fee: Check www. waukeganport.com

Fun for all. Do you and your kids love sports like swimming, fishing, tubing, waterskiing and wakeboarding? Great! But there are plenty of other ways to have fun on a boat. Just think of the art, science or music projects you can conduct on the water! The important part is that boating gets you out on the water together where there is no schedule, few distractions, just a focus on family time.

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A chance to unplug. If there’s one thing that thrills me about boating with the kids, it’s that our boat doesn’t have a screen. It’s our opportunity to unplug as a family and focus on having fun outside together in the natural world.

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Get away without going far. You hear a lot these days about the benefits of the “stay-cation,” especially how easy it is on the wallet. A great way to take a break without going far is to get out on a boat. No matter where you boat, there’s something about being on the water that provides that much needed escape from the day-to-day routine, whether it’s for an hour, an afternoon or an entire week.

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A healthy choice. As a mom, I’m always looking for family fun that I can feel good about, and boating definitely fits the bill. When we’re looking for a fun day away from it all, we’ll pick a park we can boat to and bring along a picnic lunch, a soccer ball and our bathing suits. It’s a great formula for bringing the family together, having fun, staying active and eating healthy.

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A boat for every income. There are some people out there that are convinced that boating is a luxury that only rich people can afford. But it’s simply not true.

Many entry-level boats can be purchased for a monthly payment of around $200. That’s how much many of us spend per month on things like dinners out, movies and video games. I like those as much as the next person, but in today’s economy, sometimes we have to choose. And as a mom, the choice is clear to me.

When I think about the kind of life I want my kids to live and the memories I want them to have, a boat wins out, hands down.

P.S. Does your kids’ world revolve around their friends?

Boating is a golden opportunity for any parent to keep their teen or pre-teen close while getting to know their friends. We all want to be the “cool” parents, don’t we? Trust me: A boat will add to your cool factor.

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Vinyl spins true for local storeowner

BY Jason

Arndt

STAFF WRITER

hen David Prucha decided to leave the auto sales business 17 years ago to open a record store in Antioch, his wife Christine thought he was crazy.

With the rise of the compact disc and subsequent advancements in technology that allows people to download digital music, no one could blame her.

However, since Prucha opened Track One Vintage Stereo in Antioch, he has bucked the trend and reports business continues to boom.

“I have got customers that come from Indiana, Green Bay, Rockford and Madison – everywhere,” Prucha said. “It is hard to find a store like this.”

Prucha has about 8,000 records, mostly priced at $5, with the highest at around $40.

While he sells compact discs, he said customers still come in for records, citing 20 records for every CD sold.

“There is probably more customers now than when I opened. It is about sound quality,” he said. “Nothing sounds like a piece of vinyl. The nice thing about records is that you can’t beat it.”

Antioch resident Gig Gluck is one customer who prefers records over CDs, noting the sound has a wider range.

Contrary to popular belief, there are new vinyl records being produced, with an average price of $40, Prucha said.

The age of Prucha’s customer base is

between 40-50, but he has a customer who is 11 years old, with his oldest in the upper 70s.

“An 11-year-old comes in with his father and they buy records,” he stated.

Another method to maintaining a constant flow to his business is his repair service. Prucha has an electronics repair certificate from Chicago’s DeVry Institute.

“I have evolved into a big repair shop because of my reputation and talent in the repair area,” he said. “Word started getting around about doing repairs well, and it took off.”

He said turntables on vintage record players are most durable, with the majority of repairs targeted toward replacement of needles and belts.

His most common repairs are for electronic receivers, with most needing basic cleaning of control switches.

“Most vintage turntables stand pretty good,” he said.

While he sells records, there are some he keeps, noting the rare quality. Among these are an album produced by former Chicago Mayor James Dailey.

Prucha also purchases records from customers, but has a high standard. He said those that have been stored in damp basements and garages for several years lose quality.

“If I can make a deal with them, I would take it,” Prucha said. “I buy as many records as I don’t buy, because a lot of people will store it in a damp basements or a garage, where the jackets get wet, I will not buy it.”

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Track One Vintage Stereo owner David Prucha and Antioch resident Gig Gluck discuss Gluck’s recent record purchase at Prucha’s store on 348 W. North Ave., Antioch.

After nearly two decades owning the shop at 348 W. North Ave., Antioch, Prucha said he wouldn’t trade it for his prior job of selling vehicles. He also reported that he is still married.

“One day I left the car dealership, went home and told my wife I was going to open an electronics store,” he said.

“She said I was crazy, but the rest is history.”

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Area activities JUNE

2 to 5 – Winthrop Harbor Summer Fair and Carnival, 38-Acre Park, 2700 Ninth St., Winthrop Harbor. Various food booths, carnival games and blow up slides.

Friday night will feature music from Libido Funk Circus from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m, on the main stage. Saturday night’s main stage music will be performed by “HillBilly RockStarz” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m, providing a variety of classic rock and country. Fireworks will light up the ski on Saturday night. www. whpd.org/village/index.html 4 – Grayslake’s 4th Annual Craft Beer Festival, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Grayslake. The event with will feature over 40 breweries, food, live music and more. Tickets can be bought in advance through the website for $35 or at the door for $45. There will also be a limited number of VIP tickets available for $60. www. grayslakebeerfest.com 4 – Antioch’s Summer Wine Walk, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Antioch. There are a limited amount of tickets available and are based on first come first serve basis.

Make a day of strolling downtown Antioch and visiting various stores and restaurants while sampling different wines. The cost of this event is $40 per person, which includes a commemorative wine glass, event menu, food, bottle of wine and free drawing prizes. www.antioch.il.gov 4 – Mundelein’s Craft Beer Festival, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Village Hall Plaza, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Advance tickets will be $40 and day of the event tickets $45.

Tickets will include admission to the festival, a souvenir tasting glass, samples from local breweries and live music. Food will be available for purchase from local restaurant vendors and designated driver tickets are available as well. www.tightheadbrewing. com/new-page-4 4, 5 – Buffalo Grove Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in the Buffalo Grove Town Center, corner of Lake Cook Road and Route 83. The festival hosts more than 100 juried artists from around the globe.

Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the masters at work with art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from young artists, ages 18 and under, who participate in the Youth Art Division of the festival taking place on Sunday. Live performances from a variety of musical acts, food and art activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art at the festival and more. amdurproductions.com 4, 5 – Deerfield’s Fine Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in downtown Deerfield. Fine art and fine craft event featuring art from across the county, live music, catered festival food, kids’ art activities and more. Artists representing media such as painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, mixed media and ceramics hail from 20 states will be exhibiting. dwevents.org 5 – Champion Car Show, 10 am. to 3 p.m., Lambs Farm, 14245 Rockland Road, Libertyville. All makes and models are welcome. Live music, raffles and more.

Prizes and trophies awarded. Register a car or bike online. www.lambsfarm.org 10-19 – Lake County Restaurant Week. Each participating restaurant will offer a special Restaurant Week prix

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fixe menu or a dining offer. The 10-day event only happens once a year, so make reservations early to not miss out. visit www. visitlakecounty.org/restaurantweek.

11, 12 – Zurko Antique and Flea Market, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Lake County fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission $7. www. zurkopromotions.com

16 to 19 – Zion’s Annual Nostalgia Days, Shiloh Park Sheridan Road, Zion.

Live music on Friday night and on Saturday.

Also enjoy the antique and custom car show and cruise on Saturday, outdoor movies, carnival, climbing wall, laser tag, food vendors, games and fun for everyone. www. nostalgiadays.com 16 to 19 – Libertyville Days Festival, Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Libertyville. Carnival rides, food, beer tent, arts and crafts, parade, live entertainment and more. Live music from Mighty Wheelhouse, Rollover with Louie Zagoras, Too Easy, Wall of Denial, Hello Weekend, 97Nine, Mellencougar, Sneezy and more. www.libciviccenter.org 18 – ArtWauk, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Waukegan. ArtWauk with live entertainment. ArtWauk.com 18 – Grayslake’s 21st annual Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Grayslake. Fine art, family entertainment, and food from local food vendors. More than 60 artists from all over the Midwest will be displaying and selling their work, representing a wide variety of media including pottery, watercolor, oil and pastel painting, pen and ink drawing, wood, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, functional art, and more. Entertainment, children’s activities and a High School exhibit will also be included. business. grayslakechamber.com 18, 19 – Antioch’s Summer Arts and Crafts Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, downtown Antioch.

Enjoy more than 140 booths of hand-crafted goods for summer and fall, food and free admission. There will also be plenty of children’s free fun including face painting, balloon art and more. www.antiochchamber. org 22 – Car Fun on 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Libertyville. Vintage cars 25 years or older in mint condition will be lining Church Street with their proud owners on hand to answer questions. Take a stroll, have a snack, listen to the band and enjoy the evening. www.mainstreetlibertyville.org/ calendar 24 to 26 – Long Grove’s Summer Festival, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Long Grove Historic Village, 308 Old McHenry Road. The pleasures of summer experienced in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Bring the whole family. Formerly called Strawberry Fest, this fest is more than the strawberries.

Try apple treats, sample fried foods and chocolate goodies. Shop, dance and enjoy the local dining establishments. Taste the wine or drink a beer. Listen to live music on three different stages – Main Stage, Fountain Square Stage and Mill Pond Stage.

Admission: $5. www.visitlonggrove.com 25 – Taste of Grayslake and Fireworks, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Central

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The Antioch Aqua Center opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, May 28. The center is open weekends May 28 to June 4 and Aug. 20 to Sept. 5 and daily from June 5 to Aug. 19. Hours of operation are noon to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.antioch.il.gov.

Park, Grayslake. Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Featuring the “Taste of Grayslake” and live entertainment. Also enjoy a moonwalks, carnival rides, face painting, obstacle course, climbing wall and much more. Plenty of fun activities to keep everyone happy. Fireworks at dusk. www. glpd.com 25, 26 – Highland Park’s annual Art Center’s Festival of Fine Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The revamped festival will showcase original works from 100 juried artists. Examples of fine arts and fine craft, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood and more will be featured at the festival. Activities for children and families, as well as live entertainment and tasty festival treats throughout the weekend. Adult admission: $5. amdurproductions.com

JULY 9 – Barrington Brew Fest, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown Barrington. Enjoy samples of more than 50 different brewers, burgers, brats or barbecue from McGonigal’s, Big Iron Horse BBQ, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Gilbert’s Craft Sausages and fun. Also live entertainment, bags tournament and a 50/50 raffle. www.barringtonbrewfest.com 8 to 10 – Summer Sidewalk Sale at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road. A face painter will be onsite Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (847) 726-7755 8 to 10 – Greek Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. all days at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O’Plaine Road, Libertyville.

Greek food including Lamb on the spit, Souvlakia (shish-kebab), Greek chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita (spinach pie) and more.

There will also be delicious Greek pastries, games for the kids, Greek music and dancing. Many visitors will be able to tour the beautiful Fifth Century design Byzantine church. www.saintdemetrioslibertyville.com/ 9, 10 – Civil War Days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.t o 3 p.m. Sunday at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. Northern Illinois’ largest Civil War reenactment. The museum is presenting the 25th annual Civil War Days encampment. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery re-enactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. A large-scale battle re-enactment, ongoing drills, kids’ activities, and Civil War era shopping are available both days. www.lcfpd.org/museum/events 14 to 17 – Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday,

6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday in Century Park, 1101 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Food, fun, carnival rides and free entertainment and a beer tent. There will also be children’s activities, bingo, live bands every night and fireworks on Thursday.

Saturday will feature a car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and headliner band Smash Mouth to take stage at 9 p.m. www.vernonhills.org 14 – Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, downtown Antioch. Carnival rides and games add up to fun for the whole family. Enjoy the delectable specialties prepared by top restaurants. Dine in the relaxing sunshine or under the “Big Top” while listening to top entertainment in the Brook Bandshell. Then stroll through the town for the best sidewalk sales and crafters in the area. www.antiochchamber.org 16 – ArtWauk, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Waukegan. ArtWauk with live entertainment. ArtWauk.com 16, 17 – Wauconda Chamber of Commerce 52nd IPRA Championship Rodeo, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Golden Oaks Rodeo Grounds, Case Road and IL Route 12, Wauconda. Routines by the Midwest Renegade Equestrian Drill Team along with six erodeo events including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Steer Roping and Tie-Down Roping. Admission: $15 for adults, $6 for children. www.facebook.com/ WaucondaRodeo 22, 23 – Craft Beer Days, Long Grove Historic Village, 308 Old McHenry Road.

Two days of tastings and food pairings, meet the brewer and more. Live music, beer and cheer created by local brew masters, musicians, chefs and artists. www. visitlonggrove.com 27 to 31 – Lake County Fair, county fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Events at the 88th annual fair include live entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, expo hall and more. www.lcfair. com

AUGUST 6 – Jazz and Wine Festival, noon to 5 p.m., Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road. Free face painting and balloon art for kids. Plus, visit participating stores for extra savings. shopdeerparktowncenter.com

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