The Park District of Highland Park celebrated the end of the dog days of summer with Woofstock, a free event for families and family dogs.

A team of four volunteers gathered behind Congressman Mark Kirk's Northbrook Office at 707 Skokie Blvd. Sept. 3 to load donations for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Ike victims into a moving van.

The Lake Bluff Fire Department opened its doors to families Aug. 9. Double Trouble, the Volunteer and the Defender, three of the station's engines, were parked in the driveway and the firefighters provided demonstrations throughout the day.

August 6 marked the 100th year that Lake Forest Day has been celebrated, and residents of the city and friends from neighboring communities turned out in droves for the festivities.

It takes more than a little rain to dampen spirits in Grayslake.

The Lake Bluff Farmers Market for the 2008 season features some familiar faces, new friends, and of course, lots of fresh flavors.