Visit Lake County Welcomes
New Board Member
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 We are pleased to announce a new appointment to the Visit Lake County Board of Directors: Tim Wilson.
Tim represents the Village of Mundelein where he has been a trustee since 2021. He also serves as Mundelein's Community and Economic Development Committee Chair, Public Safety Committee Vice Chair and a member of the village's Building Committee.
Wilson's background is in consumer product sales with a B.S. in Business Administration from Elmhurst University. We are delighted to welcome Tim, who will serve a two-year renewable term.
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Illinois Made: Lake County Makers
Webpage Launched
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Visit Lake County has created a webpage to highlight land of lakes Illinois Makers.
The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) has recognized 14 Lake County artisans as members of the Illinois Made Program.
The state tourism bureau’s Illinois Made program celebrates exceptional small businesses, artists, chefs, manufacturers and more. The Land of Lincoln “Makers” initiative works alongside destination marketing organizations like Visit Lake County.
The Illinois Makers program celebrates the small businesses whose uniquely Illinoisan style and creativity set our locally-made goods apart.
Since its inception in 2016, it has awarded the accolade to Patterson Glass, Tighthead Brewing Co. and Tony Cannoli of Mundelein, Dangelas Dumpings in Libertyville, Pickard China of Antioch North Shore Distillery and Lambs Farm of Green Oaks, Lynfred Winery of Highland Park and Wheeling, Long Grove Confectionery Co., Copper Fiddle Distillery of Lake Zurich, Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze of Spring Grove and Hungry Monkey Baking Co. and McMahon Gallery of Lake Forest.
Recipients of this honor receive a Land of Lincoln-crafted commemorative plate. Visit Lake County will submit new candidates in August, as IOT announces award winners in November.
"It's Handmade. It's Homemade, Locally-made, it's Illinois Made."
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Gold Pyramid Party Wrap-up
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Visit Lake County celebrated the U.S. Travel Association initiative, National Travel & Tourism Week, with partners, trustees and community and county leaders two weeks ago at the Gold Pyramid.
The #LetsGoLakeCounty team wants to give a special thank you as we continue to #TravelForward to Primo Italian American Cuisine and Khayat Catering for the eats, College of Lake County (CLC) Vice President of Community & Workforce Partnerships Dr. Ali Brown for providing the Grayslake school's updates, CLC Professor David Jennings for the smooth vibraphone vibes, the Wadsworth venue associates Monica Lundeen and Yolanda Fierro for hosting and Janelle Rominski for the photography.
Thank you to all for attending and for your enthusiastic support of Lake County tourism.
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42.3 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
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According to the American Automobile Association (AAA) travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic numbers as demand for flights soars.
Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead, according to AAA data.
Memorial Day road trips are up 6% over last year. 37.1 million Americans will drive to their destinations, an increase of more than 2 million. Gas prices are lower this holiday compared to last year, when the national average was more than $4 a gallon. Despite the lower prices at the pump, car travel this holiday will be shy of pre-pandemic numbers by about 500,000 travelers, according to AAA research.
More people this holiday are taking other modes of transportation, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total 1.85 million, an increase of 20.6% over 2022.
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Lake County Libation Trail Headlines
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Many Lake County Libation Trail partners are celebrating Illinois Craft Beer Week through May 26. The land of lakes participants include Black Lung Brewing in Round Lake Beach, Broken Tee Brewing Co. in Highwood, Liquid Love Brewing Co. in Buffalo Grove, Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake, all three Harbor Brewing Co. locations, Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville, Phase Three Brewing and Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich, Ravinia Brewing Co. in Highland Park and Tighthead Brewing Co. in Mundelein. Below are a few quick hits from the Lake County Libation Trail:
- Beth May, co-owner of Roaring Table was featured on ABC 7 Chicago for Illinois Craft Beer Week. INFO»
- Roaring Table Brewery achieved a Silver Medal for its Easy Hour German-Style Altbier at the World Beer Cup in early May. INFO»
- Tighthead Brewing Co. also received recognition at the World Beer Cup after earning a Bronze Medal for its Bear's Choice Red Ale. INFO»
- Harbor Brewing is in the process of building a venue called The Barrel Room to host weddings and other special events slated to open in the fall. INFO»
- The Beer Garden at Independence Grove is open for the season through the fall featuring many Lake County Libation Trail partners and various live performances. INFO»
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Video Spotlight: Memorial Day Weekend
in Lake County
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Keep VLC Updated on Your Upcoming Plans
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VLC remains committed to serving our partners, communities and residents. Please reach out to us for marketing support. We would love to post your beautiful photos of Lake County, see your videos, learn about your upcoming events and tours and feature your happenings across our website, social media, newsletters and more.
Contact VLC Marketing Manager Jonathan Jones and inform us of your 2023 plans.
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