Glimpses of the Grayslake Memorial Day Parade.

Merlot and her kittens, Shiraz, Cabernet, Reisling, and Pinot.

Girls in their gowns and guys in their tuxes looked like they were headed to a red carpet affair. And they were. They were loading the busses for a trip to Chicago to board the Odyssey cruise ship for Prom 2011.

It was rainy, windy and cold during the Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake County Fairgrounds. last week. But the children and their parents still enjoyed themselves and found eggs in the shelter of the animal pens. The three inches of mud on the field where the hunt would have been didn't stop the fun. ReMax Grayslake sponsored the event. Rich Capoccioni, broker/owner at ReMax, said they were grateful that the Lake County Fair Association let them use the animal barns to have some protection from the weather. Over 80 individuals or companies also donated prizes, including a grand prize …

The Easter Egg Hunt at the Grayslake Park District drew large crowds of families who were thankful to be inside, not outside in the rain and winds. The event was held on April 16 in the Rec Center where kids scrambled across the gym floor to find eggs and treats.

Mother's Day is only a month away, and Save-A-Pet is hoping some of its mother cats receive the best gift they could ask for... a home of their own. While it is kitten season, they have many mother cats looking for forever homes too. Take a look at the photo gallery of momma cats.

New stadium lights have been installed at Grayslake Central High School. Four 70-foot high steel replaced the old wood poles. The new stadium lights were approved by the D127 Board of Education. Football coach Nick Goshe said the lights will benefit several sports and organizations. "This is a great thing for all the programs at GCHS that perform under the lights," Goshe said. "It doesn’t matter if it is football, the marching band or lacrosse. The better the facility, the better our community can come together and enjoy the talents of our young people."