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2010 Haunted House Calls in Lake County

October 6, 2010 By View Comments

It’s October in Lake County, IL, and the leaves are changing colors, there’s a cool in the air and best all of the haunted houses are back and ready to give you a Halloween fright. You may not realize this, but Lake County is home to some of the top rated haunted houses in the state and even the country.

Dungeons of Doom Haunted House

2701 Deborah Ave.

Zion, IL 60099

The Realm of Terror Haunted House

421 W. Rollins Road

Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

X-Treme Hauntings Haunted House

76 Honing Road

Fox Lake, IL 60020

Fright Fest at Great America

1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, IL 60031

Just over the Lake County border in Kenohsa:

Ghost Tours of Kemper Center

6501-3rd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143

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Do you know of any other Haunted Houses in Lake County? Please share the link below in the comments and we’ll add it! Have any reviews of the Haunted Houses listed above? Share them in the comments.

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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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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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Take the Kids Out for a Whip Cracking

June 13, 2010 By View Comments

Come see Chris Camp, The Whip Guy on June 14 at Fremont Public Library in Mundelein. The Whip Guy will be kicking off the library’s Western theme summer club. From 7pm-8pm Camp will preform some of his amazing whip skills and tricks for the kids and their parents. Please not that this program is for children entering K-6th grade this year. Anyone under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent and preschool age siblings are not allowed. Every person attending must register for the event. The Fremont Public Library is located at 1170 North Midlothian Road in Mundelein.

Chris Camp is a 3 time World Champion Whip Cracker and has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He’s also in the Guinness Book of World Records and has appeared in several movies. Some bring the kids to a fun hour of whip cracking entertainment on Monday night.

Don’t forget, you can travel like some of the early explorers to the west did by canoeing on the Des Plaines River.

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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Worms, Fish…It's Not Fear Factor

June 12, 2010 By View Comments

It’s Kids Fishing Day in Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills Park District has partnered with the Libetyville Fishing Club to bring the event to Big Bear Lake in Century Park today from 9am-noon. The event is open to children ages 5-13. Although advance registration was required, I heard as of yesterday they still had a few spots and would accept some walk ups. The cost is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.

The day will start out with instruction and demonstrations dropping lines in the water at Big Bear Lake. Bait will be provided and there will be a limited number of fishing poles available. In addition prizes will be awarded in various ages categories for first fish caught and the largest fish caught.

So bring the kids by at 9am or just stop in and see how much fun all the kids are having catching some fish! After you are done, head over to Eloise Chicago (at Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave.) for some lunch.

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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Come for a Cinnamon Roll and Stay for some Coffee

June 10, 2010 By View Comments

When it comes to coffee, the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills area has plenty of options, but one of my favorites is Eloise Chicago in Vernon Hills. They are one of the few, if not only, area Lake County coffee shop featuring Metropolis Coffee. But Eloise Chicago is much more than a coffee shop. A bakery and cafe would also be perfect terms to describe Eloise Chicago. Their cinnamon rolls are a sweet treat at any time of the day and what Eloise started with. But now they make homemade bread and muffins every day. So the sandwich and soup or salad selections make for a great lunch options.

Eloise Chicago has been in the same location at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave. #312, Vernon Hills for over 21 years. You can view the namesake of Eloise Chicago, Eloise Torres on a Vernon Hills video interview.

So don’t just go for the coffee. See their barista skills at work on an espresso or latte and enjoy it with a cinnamon roll! Or stop by for lunch after enjoying a canoe trip on the Des Plaines River from Offshore, located a few door down in Rivertree Plaza.

Special thanks to Jeff Harris who knew my affection for good coffee and suggested I try Eloise Chicago.

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! // <![CDATA[
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Have Kayak? Will Paddle!

June 9, 2010 By View Comments

On a warm summer day in Lake County, why not escape to the shade and water in a canoe or kayak on the Des Plaines River! Don’t have a canoe or kayak? No problem! Offshore offers rentals of tadem conoes and solo or tadem kayaks. Offshore is located on Route 60, just east of Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills and only steps from the Route 60 canoe launch on the Des Plaines River.

If you feel you need a little instruction before heading out on the Des Plaines River by yourself, Offshore offers classes on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons during the summer months. Private lessons are available as well as Eskimo Rolling classes for more advanced paddlers. You don’t need to bring anything, other than perhaps a change of clothes, water, hat, etc. All lessons are done on Big Bear Lake nearby in Vernon Hills.

In addition to canoe and kayak rentals and classes, Offshore is one of Chicagoland’s largest sellers of inflatable boats, canoes and kayaks. Plus they have a complete line of accessories. Be sure to call Offshore at (847) 362-4880 for hours, as they change by season and depending on private group events. So stop by and tell them you found them on Lake County Happens.

Read more about the Des Plaines River Trail and 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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