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Public Act (P.A.) 102-0700 suspends the state 1% rate of sales and use tax on retail sales of groceries normally taxed at this rate starting July 1st, 2022, through June 30th, 2023. The state of Illinois sales and use tax on groceries normally taxed at the 1% rate will be 0%. The suspension is for groceries including food for human consumption that is to be consumed off the premises where it is sold (other than alcoholic beverages, food consisting of or infused with adult use cannabis, soft drinks, candy, and food that has been prepared for immediate consumption). For additional information regarding food, see https://www2.illinois.gov/rev/research/legalinformation/regs/Documents/part130/130-310.pdf

Midwest Veterans Closet will have free groceries for all veterans and active military on Friday, July 1st. Celebrate Independence weekend with this drive-up and go event, sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

It's back!!! Summer Courtyard Concert Series is back live and in-person. Join our Waukegan Public Library every Friday in June, July, and August for free music in the courtyard! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, our concert series features performers of a wide variety of music styles. Today features Donna Herula

This is a celebration to remember! Join and support Dandelion for this year's "Sky is the Limit" Anniversary Gala Benefit in honor of our mission and the talented Dandelion Artist Alliance. This celebration will consist of live music, live performance, Artist Meet & Greet, Artist grand reveal of exclusive work, silent auction, and expo. Our guests will have delicious finger foods and refreshments to enjoy during the celebration. Tickets are limited as this is an exclusive event.

Join Low-reen and Analog Anthony for Open Mic Night, the first Friday of every month, at ZümBier. Bring your talent and friends to cheer you on, and a thirst for darn good bier!

She's back! Blues Kitten Ivy Ford will be playing outside under the stars! Cowboy Kitchen will be serving up the food, too. Enjoy!

The Waukegan Park District will host five free movies in the parks at various neighborhood parks and the Waukegan Municipal Beach. Every movie in the lineup is family-friendly and free popcorn will be available, while supplies last.

New to the Stretch's Sports Bar & Grill! Afro-Caribbean Night on the 1st Friday of every month! Caribbean kitchen starting at 5:30pm serving Jerk chicken, curry chicken, and oxtail with red beans and rice, cabbage and Mac & cheese for sides. Two DJs starting at 9pm including Dj Rickybobby Moore and Dj Hypnosis.