About

Serving: Gurnee | Grayslake | Libertyville | Lake Forest | Lake Bluff
The Town Planner is the premier community events calendar and local marketing platform dedicated exclusively to the families and businesses of Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff. For over three decades, Town Planner has served as the vital bridge connecting residents, local merchants, non-profits, and municipal events across Lake County.

Our Local Mission
We believe that an informed community is a connected and thriving one. Our specific mission is to bring the unique spirit of these five Illinois towns together in one convenient place. Whether it's a festival in Libertyville, a park district event in Gurnee, a chamber networking meeting in Grayslake, a fundraiser in Lake Forest, or a library program in Lake Bluff. If it matters to your neighborhood, it belongs on the Town Planner.

What We Offer Local Non-Profits & Organizers

• Free Event Posting: We provide free accounts for any non-profit, school, or community group in these five towns to post their events.

• Increased Visibility: Your events become searchable, shareable, and are promoted across our digital platforms.

• Ticketing Tools: Site visitors can make free advance registration or purchase tickets directly to your events.

What We Offer Local Businesses
Town Planner helps local businesses in Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff increase their visibility through a trusted, multi-platform approach:

• Display & Coupon Ads on our local website

• Listing in our Local Business Directory

• Inclusion in our Weekly Events Newsletter reaching active local subscribers

• Presence on our Mobile App for on-the-go residents

Our Flagship Product: The Printed Wall Calendar
Our famous, high-quality printed wall calendars are distributed annually to thousands of households and businesses across these five communities. Each calendar features:

• Local event listings for all five towns

• Community information specific to Lake County

• Valuable coupons and advertisements from local businesses

The printed calendar has become a cherished local tradition hanging in family kitchens and local offices as a daily reminder of what makes our corner of Illinois special.

Why Local Businesses Partner With Us

• Hyper-Local Reach: We focus only on Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff. No wasted ad spend outside your customer base.

• Long Shelf Life: Our printed calendar is used every single day for an entire year.

• Community Goodwill: When you sponsor a calendar that supports local non-profits and events, you build genuine brand loyalty.

• Multi-Touchpoint: A single ad buy can include the website, newsletter, mobile app, and printed calendar.

Get Involved

• For Non-Profits & Event Organizers in these five towns: Post your events for free at www.townplanner.com

• For Local Businesses: Reach thousands of households in Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff. Inquire about advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

• For Residents: Create your free personalized calendar to never miss what's happening in your community.

The Town Planner: Your personalized calendar for the places and things that interest you, right here in Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff.