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More Like a Bistro than Bar & Grill

July 8, 2010 By View Comments

Appropriately located at 545 N. Milwaukee Ave. in downtown Libertyville, Il 60048, is 545 North Bar & Grill. Don’t let the name fool you. 545 North is anything but your typical bar and grill. Offering a menu of international flavors with Chef Patrick Joyce’s unique twist, 545 North is a modern bistro in the heart of main street Libertyville.

545 North is typical to most businesses and restaurants in downtown Libertyville in it’s long and narrow space. When you enter the main entrance on the side, you find the space opens up in the front where the bar is located. Tables and the bar in the front have plenty of light and a view overlooking downtown Libertyville and Milwaukee Ave. Head toward to rear of the restaurant, you find an outdoor oasis, complete with a fireplace.

Both a lunch and dinner menu are available at 545 North. So, be sure to visit for lunch and then return to experience the atmosphere at night.

For a more casual dining experience, just across the street are Main Street Smokehouse and Morgan’s Bar & Grill.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Lake County and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

Thinking of living in Lake County? Let Tim McDonald with @properties consult you!

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Drive In for Soft Serve

July 7, 2010 By View Comments

Dairy Dream in Libertyville is a perfect place to enjoy an ice cream on a warm summer night. Tuesday’s are Family Ice Cream Night when vanilla, chocolate and twist small cones are only $1.25 after 5pm. Dairy Dream Drive In is located at 1229 W. Park Ave. (Route 176) just west of Butterfield Rd.

Dairy Dream is the perfect drive in spot for your ice cream fix. But they also have burgers, hot dogs, beef, and chicken sandwiches plus more! You don’t have to drive your car to get there either. Dairy Dream is located right off the North Shore Bike Trail, so get the family on the bikes and ride on over. The summer hours are open 10am (11am on Sundays) until 10pm 7 days a week.

If you like Dreamsicles, try the soft serve vanilla and orange swirl!

And if your riding your bike, don’t forget that the North Shore Bike Trail connects with the Des Plaines River Trail.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Lake County and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

Thinking of living in Lake County? Tim McDonald with @properties can assist you!

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Field of Dreams Becomes Reality for Lake County Fielders

July 5, 2010 By View Comments

The long awaited, and much talked about, moment finally arrived. Lake County experienced it’s first baseball game on Friday afternoon. The Lake County Fielders played in front of over 6,800 fans on Friday and even though the scoreboard showed a loss, it was a win for Lake County baseball fans.

The Lake County Fielders had their first 20 games scheduled on the road to allow for the new stadium to be built. But with a site change, stadium redesign and probably more politics than most of us want to know about, the Fielders needed to play the first series of “home” games in Kenosha at Carthage College. On Friday, all that was forgotten as the crowd showed up on a beautiful midsummer afternoon to watch a classic American past time at very affordable prices.

While the stadium isn’t complete, there is a field and dugouts. The lights are still being installed so games scheduled for 6pm or 7pm will be played at 4:45pm until they are installed later this month.

Today the Lake County Fielders will open a 3 game set with the Joliet Jackhammers at 1pm. All tickets are general admission and cost only $5. Here you can find directions to the Lake County Fielders stadium and parking information. And here is the complete Lake County Fielders July schedule.

One of my original post about the Lake County Fielders received some of the most opinionated comments I’ve ever received. I’m curious to see what people have to say now. Feel free to leave your comments and thoughts below. Have you been to Lake County Fielders Stadium yet? What did you think?

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Lake County and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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Take a Cool Dip at Adler Pool

July 4, 2010 By View Comments

In the heat of summer in Lake County, it’s always nice to enjoy a dip in the pool to cool off. In Libertyville, Adler Park is the home of Adler Pool, which has three pools. The main pool is zero depth to 6 feet deep and contains two swimming lap lanes, a basketball hoop, and designated play area. The slide pool is 3 feet 6 inches deep and serves as the landing pad for one enclosed slide and one open slide. All riders must be at least 48″ tall or pass a swimming test. The third pool is 12 feet deep and home for the diving board and plunge slide. All plunge slide riders must be at least 48″ tall, no exceptions.

In addition to the water, Adler Pool has a sand play area, sand volleyball court and a concession stand. Group outings, birthday parties and after hour facility rentals are available by contacting Gina Brown at 847-367-3035.

Adler Pool in Libertyville is open to the public with a daily fee of $7 for Libertyville residents and $11 for non residents. Seniors and guests are at discounted prices and infants under the age of 2 are free. Pool passes are available by visiting the Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex fiteness desk, the Administrative Office at 625 W. Winchester Road and at Adler Pool.

More information about the Libertyville aquatic facilities are programs are available on this Libertyville Parks and Recreation aquatics brochure.

Also in Adler Park in the disc golf, or Frisbee golf, course. So play a round of disc golf at Adler Park then cool off in Adler Pool!

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Lake County and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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Get Ready for a Bang this Weekend

July 3, 2010 By View Comments

It’s officially the 4th of July weekend! The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills area has something to offer every night this 4th of July weekend.

Here’s a breakdown by village:

Libertyville

July 4th Celebration, on Sunday, July 4, will be at Butler Lake Park starting at 7:30pm with the Village Band playing in the Butler Lake band shell. At dusk, approximately 9:30pm the fireworks will begin at Butler Lake.

Mundelein

Mundelein Community Days 2010 began on Friday and continues through Monday, July 5. Part of the many activities planned for the 4th of July celebrations include fireworks at 9:30pm on Sunday, July 4 and a parade on Monday July 5, starting at 2pm. the parade route will be Hawley Street from Prospect to Mundelein High Shcool. Be sure to check the official Mundelein Community Days 2010 site for all the details on a 4th of July weekend full of activities and entertainment.

Vernon Hills

Parade, music and fireworks all on Sunday July 4. To kick off the 4th of July celebration there will be a bike decorating contest for children ages 4-12. Everyone will meet at 8am at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Blvd. in Vernon Hills. At 9am the parade will kick off and will follow a parage route south to Sullivan Drive and then west to Aspen. From 6:30pm-9:30pm in Century Park there will be music by J.P. and the Cats. Then at 9;30pm the fireworks will begin over Big Bear Lake and Little Bear Lake.

If you want to see fireworks tonight visit: Fox Lake, Grayslake, Great Lakes, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich or Wauconda. The Daily Herald has a full list of the Lake County fireworks schedule.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Lake County and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!


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Give Us Your Blood

July 2, 2010 By View Comments

Today will mark the beginning of the Independence Day weekend, filled with plenty of parades, festivals and fireworks. As we enter the heart of summer, it’s important to remember that it’s also the time when area blood demand is at it’s highest and blood levels are low.

The Mundelein Fire Department and the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association are holding a Summer Blood Drive Challenge Friday, July 2, from 1pm until 7pm. The goal is to collect 100 units of blood. To make it a celebration, there will be a free barbecue and the Mundelein Best Buy will sponsor a “Best Buy Zone” with televisions, Wii and music!

This will be a special blood drive in memory of firefighter Brian Carey of Homewood Fire Department who died in the line of duty earlier this year. He was a Lifesource donor and all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt in firefighter Carey’s honor.

Last weekend the McHenry Fire Department collected 112 units, so the challenge is on to collect even more today! Come visit the Mundelein Fire Station #1 at 1000 N. Midlothian Road in Mundelein today from 1-7pm.

If you are not able to donate today and still wish to participate, you may visit the Mundelein Lifesource location in the Jewel shopping center on Lake St. and use MN10 for the sponsor code.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for all the information on local parades and fireworks this fourth of July weekend. Or just receive Lake County Happens updates to your email.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!


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Rock This Town

June 17, 2010 By View Comments

Libertyville Days Festival kicks off today to the theme of “Rock this Town”. Libertyville Days will run Thursday through Sunday and offers plenty of entertainment for everyone in the family!

There will be live music on the main stage every day of the festival. Tonight also features the Libertyville Pagents at Cook Park. The carnival rides and beer tent open are open from 6pm-11pm tonight and Taste of Libertyville will open at 5pm. The Arts & Crafts Show will start on Friday and run through Sunday in Cook Park. Unlimited ride special is available on Thursday from 6-11pm for $22 per person.

There will be plenty of entertainment throughout the weekend, including Libertyville’s Got Talent and Libertyville Idol Contest. Perhaps the highlight of the weekend is the parade on Saturday beginning at 10am. The parade will begin at 10am from the Libertyville Metra station and head down Milwaukee Avenue  and end at Rockland Road. The parade is one of the largest in Lake County and will have giant helium balloons, marching bands, antique cars and more!

The Libertyville Days Festival is the annual fund raising event for the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation and put on in cooperation with the Village of Libertyville. For more information and complete schedule of events, visit the Libertyville Days Festival page.

Just north of Libertyville Days on Milwaukee Avenue is Adler Park where you can play a round of disc golf.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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Catch and Release

June 16, 2010 By View Comments

Now there’s a great place to enjoy fishing right in Libertyville! Butler Lake in Libertyville now allows catch and release fishing on the lake and it’s tributaries. Butler Lake is located off Lake St. just west of Milwaukee Ave. The Libertville village trustees recently adopted an ordinance that allows for catch and release fishing in designated areas on Butler Lake. You must get an annual permit from Village Hall or the Parks and Recreation Office. There is no cost for Libertyville residents and a $10 fee for non-residents.

The permit will allow you to fish on Butler Lake in the designated fishing areas using hook and line only. Fishing off the Lake Street bridge is prohibited. The use of motor boats on the lake is strictly forbidden. If you want to know more about fishing or get involved with local fishing enthusiasts, check out the Libertyville Fishing Club.

Don’t forget, not far from Butler Lake is Main Street Smokehouse. Stop by for some amazing regional BBQ after a day of fishing!

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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Tee it Up

June 15, 2010 By View Comments

Enjoy a round of golf at Vernon Hills Golf Course, one of the top ten best 9 hole courses in Chicagoland. And if you do a one time registration with the Village of Vernon Hills, you’ll find a web special that gives you a coupon for $20 round of 9 holes including cart, that is valid on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Vernon Hills Golf Course is a very walkable 9 hole layout, that measures at 2,836 yards for men, par 34 with a course rating of 34.2 and slope of 120. Vernon Hills Golf Course has a full service clubhouse restaurant and bar which serves a lunch menu all day.

Don’t worry about the rain! Vernon Hills Golf Course has a rain check policy. There are also leagues, outings and other specials for juniors, seniors and families. Contact the course for details.

A round of golf at Vernon Hills Golf Course would make a great way to spend Father’s Day, but don’t forget about Vernon Hills Park District’s Father’s Day Family Camp Out on Saturday night.

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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Pitch a What?

June 14, 2010 By View Comments

Take the family on an overnight getaway without having to drive far. This Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20, the Vernon Hills Park District is holding it’s first ever Father’s Day Family Camp Out. Campers will have the Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center to themselves. Check in is at 6:30pm on Saturday. You will get to pitch your tent, have exclusive use of the pool for a couple hours, enjoy a campfire and smores and finish the night with an outdoor movie. Don’t worry about breakfast either! In the morning,  you’ll will be treated to a Father’s Day pancake breakfast.

Space will be limited and advance registration is required. You must register in person at the Sullivan Center. Fees are $40 per campsite. Visit the Vernon Hills Park District website or call 847-996-6800 for more information.

Once you are done camping on Sunday, stop by Main Street Smokehouse in Libertyville and take home some barbecue for Father’s Day dinner.

Did you get your kids in grades K-6 signed up for The Whip Guy at Fremont Public Library tonight?

As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions on what makes Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills such a great place to live, work and play!

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