Gages Lake
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Retired priest who served at St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville asked to step aside pending sexual abuse allegationsJul 23, 2026 1:21 pm - A retired priest who had served in different roles at St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville has been asked to step aside from all ministry to parishes and live away from any parish pending allegations of sexual abuse of a minor said to have occurred more than 20 years ago at St. James Parish in Sauk Village.
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Tours and activities mark International Bog DayJul 22, 2026 2:09 pm - A variety of activities will be held Sunday at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside, to mark International Bog Day.
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‘Magical’: 2 more piping plover chicks hatch in Waukegan, bringing total to 4Jul 22, 2026 1:20 pm - Pepper and Blaze had another surprise up their wings, it seems. The Waukegan piping plover mates welcomed not just two, but four new chicks over the weekend, according to the Lake County Audubon Society.
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Home & garden calendar, July 21-Aug. 1Jul 21, 2026 1:12 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Blanding’s turtle research projects, green initiatives and more. Also listings on garden shows, nature walks, and workshops.
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Victim of Round Lake Beach shooting was dating suspect’s ex, prosecutors sayJul 21, 2026 12:19 pm - The man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach had a previous relationship and shared a child with the victim’s girlfriend, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Lake Villa man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsJul 21, 2026 8:24 am - A Lake Villa man is charged with possession of child sex abuse materials following an investigation by the Lake County sheriff’s office.
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Advocates say immigrant community ‘afraid’ amid uptick in ICE activity in Lake CountyJul 20, 2026 7:15 pm - Increased federal immigration enforcement activity in Lake County this summer is not near the levels it reached during Operation Midway Blitz last fall, but fear of apprehension and possible deportation remains for many in the county.
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Piping plovers Pepper and Blaze hatch 2 new chicks at Waukegan BeachJul 20, 2026 5:05 pm - After a dramatic nesting season, Waukegan’s piping plover mates welcomed two chicks.
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Lake County group working to expand technology access meets TuesdayJul 20, 2026 11:25 am - The Digital Equity Coalition, which brings together Lake County residents, organizations and businesses to improve access to technology, is meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Lake County.
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Suspect in custody following fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake BeachJul 20, 2026 10:46 am - A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was apprehended this morning.