Now in its 20th season, the Gurnee Exchange Club s Ribfest has become a popular part of the Gurnee Days weekend festival. Starting at noon Saturday, Aug. 6, the club will be offering its full menu of barbecue ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and roasted corn, plus a kids menu of hot dogs and chips.
Now in its 20th season, the Gurnee Exchange Club s Ribfest has become a popular part of the Gurnee Days weekend festival. Starting at noon Saturday, Aug. 6, the club will be offering its full menu of barbecue ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and roasted corn, plus a kids menu of hot dogs and chips.
Village trustee Kevin Woodside, who served with the Gurnee Police Department for 30 years including seven as chief, will be the Gurnee Days honoree and grand marshal of the festival s parade this year.
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Gurnee resident gave lifetime of service to community James Jim Strang
Updated 5/7/2021 5:20 PM
Longtime Gurnee resident James Jim Strang, who gave a lifetime of service to the community, died this week.
An obituary posted by the Warren Cemetery did not list a cause of death for Strang, who was 86.
His efforts in the community did not go unrecognized. Strang was named to the Wall of Honor as a distinguished alumnus by Warren Township High School, he won the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Gurnee Exchange Club and in 1993 was the Gurnee Days Honoree.
He had a 32-year career at Warren Township High School District 121. He taught in biology, health, science and physical education and coached football and wrestling. During his career at the high school he served as the athletic director, principal and director of Administrative Services and State Mandates.