Diamond Lake Lifestyle
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Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trailsJul 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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Mundelein Community Days features rides, parade July 3-6Jun 30, 2025 1:33 pm - The Mundelein Community Days 2025 festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, July 3-6. The four-day festival will feature a carnival, fireworks, a parade, food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays, children’s activities and more.
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The kids are alright: Lake County’s piping plover chicks nearing key milestoneJun 25, 2025 4:14 pm - While challenges lie ahead for three piping plover chicks hatched last week along Lake Michigan in Waukegan, the kids are doing alright, dedicated observers say.
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Enjoy sweet treats at Long Grove Strawberry Fest June 27-29Jun 23, 2025 3:08 pm - Long Grove’s beloved Strawberry Fest returns Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, inviting families, foodies and festivalgoers to experience three days of sweet nostalgia, vibrant music, and small-town charm.
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Inclusive playground opens Thursday in MundeleinJun 19, 2025 10:18 am - The Kracklauer Park inclusive playground at Route 45 and Seymour Avenue in Mundelein will open to the public at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
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Bottlenose dolphin born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and baby is ‘very strong’Jun 07, 2025 2:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating its first bottlenose dolphin birth in more than a decade.
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Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbsMay 28, 2025 3:38 pm - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.