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10th Annual Lake County History Symposium

Plan an incredible journey through Lake County’s transportation history at the 10th Annual Lake County History Symposium, taking place January 9 and 16, 2025. This year’s theme is “Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Lake County Transportation.” Interested attendees can join remotely via Zoom from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM each evening to experience this virtual experience—guaranteed not to disappoint history lovers!

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Photo of the large spruce Christmas tree taken from Grayslake, IL

What is the significance of the Grayslake Christmas tree?

Here’s a 4-sentence description of the significance of the Grayslake Christmas tree:

The Grayslake Christmas tree, chosen as Chicago’s holiday centerpiece in 2017, symbolizes the powerful connection between small-town charm and big city grandeur. Planted by a beloved community member decades ago, this tree survived property changes to become a living testament to local history and holiday dreams. Its selection as Chicago’s 104th Christmas tree brought immense pride to Grayslake residents, uniting two communities in shared holiday spirit.

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