The 25th annual Port Clinton Art Festival, held August 23 and 24, drew an estimated 275,000 people to Highland Park to view the work of more than 260 artists.

The Lake County Greek Festival returned August 15-17 after a two year absence with an important addition to the celebration: the new St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

A troupe of boy and girl scouts from Israel proved they can do more than woodcrafts August 14 – they can dance and sing.

Dozens of kites were taken up into the air by the wind Aug. 9 at the Chicago Botanic Garden two day Kite Festival.

A group of more than 150 kids got a chance to show off their speed at the Flying Feet Kids Fun Run in Glenview July 26.

Crowds poured into downtown Highland Park July 24 looking for bargains during the annual Sidewalk Sale Days.