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Lake County Family YMCA

The Lake County Family YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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Waukegan Y Hosts “Reason for the Season” Program Dec. 21

The community is invited to join in a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas at a free family-oriented program on Friday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan.

Retired Judge to Walk 100 Miles to Help Save the Waukegan Y

Retired Circuit Judge and former YMCA board member Dave Hall, who’s battling ALS, plans to walk 100 miles in the days ahead to help keep the Waukegan YMCA open beyond Dec. 31.

Vernon Hills Y Offers Activities for Kids during Upcoming Holiday Break

Lake County Family YMCA has a way for parents to keep their grade school-aged children engaged in quality activities during the upcoming holiday vacation period.

Lake County Family YMCA Hosts Free Health Screenings in December

Rosalind Franklin University Health System’s mobile health unit, Community Care Connection, has scheduled stops at both Lake County Family YMCA branches in December.

“Save the Waukegan Y” Meetings Continue Through December

Community forums organized by Waukegan Township Supervisor Patricia Jones aimed at keeping the YMCA in Waukegan open beyond Dec. 31 are scheduled to continue on an almost weekly basis until then.

Late Fall Program Registration Underway at Lake County Family YMCA

Open registration is underway for late fall programs the whole family can enjoy at Lake County Family YMCA branches in Vernon Hills and Waukegan.

Free Health Screenings Nov. 12 at Vernon Hills Y

Rosalind Franklin University Health System’s mobile health unit will be at Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills, on Nov. 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. providing certain screenings free of charge.

Lake County Family YMCA Waukegan Branch to Stay Open Through 2012

The Lake County Family YMCA Board has decided to keep the Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan open through the end of this year as work continues on developing a plan for long-term sustainability.

Lake County Family YMCA, Vernon Hills Park District, Village Reach Agreement – Vernon Hills Branch To Stay Open

Lake County Family YMCA, the Village of Vernon Hills and the Park District of Vernon Hills have reached an agreement for the Park District to acquire and operate the Central Lake YMCA.

Lake County Family YMCA Launches Capital Campaign to Save Ys in Waukegan, Vernon Hills

Lake County Family YMCA is launching a capital campaign to raise $5 to $8 million by Oct. 31, 2012, to keep both its Waukegan and Vernon Hills YMCA branches open to the community.

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