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The Mundelein Police Department's 21st Annual Cops 'N' Bobbers fishing derby for kids 5 to 13 was Saturday at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake seminary.

Round Lake BeachFest at the Cultural & Civic Center wraps up from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Glendale Heights knows how to throw a party. Anybody who has ever visited the Glendale Heights Fest grounds in Camera Park along Fullertin Avenue knows that.

The Des Plaines Park District held its annual Cardboard Boat Regatta Saturday at Iroquois Pool, 2423 Maple St.

Fest on the Fox, held Saturday in the recently renovated Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, promoted local artists, businesses, bands and restaurants.

Students in Bolingbrook, Huntley, Round Lake Beach, and Romeoville will receive free backpacks on July 22 as part of a nationwide giveaway.

Lemons of Love held an open house Saturday at its new headquarters and Cancer Resource Center at 406 N. Central Road in downtown Mount Prospect.

Summit School Early Learning Center in Elgin will have room for 40 more students this fall thanks to increased funding from a state grant.

The driver of a vehicle racing at Sycamore Speedway has died after a crash late Friday night, the Kane County Sheriff's Department said Saturday in a news release.

Pugilists of varying talent hit the ring Friday night in Wauconda for a charity boxing tournament dubbed Badges Versus Bad Guys.