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 stretch of Sheridan Road in the heart of Highland Park was closed off June 28 and 29 to welcome more than 150 craftspeople and artisans from the local area and across the country to display and sell their work.

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

Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville saw a massive influx of happy faces June 11, most of them fitting the "55 or better" age group.

The Deerfield Fine Arts Festival held May 31 and June 1 in Jewett Park, gave artists from local communities and across the country a chance to display their work to the public.