Grandwood Park
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Lake County voters reject 1% sales tax to help fund schoolsNov 03, 2026 10:34 pm - Already facing rising costs, Lake County voters Tuesday decisively rejected a proposal to allow the county to impose a 1% sales tax with proceeds targeted for specific school-related uses.
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Democratic incumbents hold onto congressional seats in Chicago and suburbsNov 03, 2026 10:10 pm - Democratic incumbents in Chicago and suburban congressional districts maintained their strongholds in Tuesday’s elections, with all six incumbent representatives defeating their Republican challengers by wide margins.
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‘A legacy of integrity, service and compassion’: Libertyville mourns passing of retired deputy police chiefNov 03, 2026 6:55 pm - Libertyville police and the community are mourning the loss of retired Deputy Chief Ronald Fry, 82, a longtime village resident who died Oct. 30 peacefully at home.
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IDOT to host public meeting on potential Route 120 upgradesNov 03, 2026 2:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Nov. 10 to provide an update of a study to improve a 9-mile stretch of Route 120 in central Lake County.
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Lake County forest preserves to add ‘important pieces’ with $3 million in land purchasesNov 02, 2026 5:18 pm - The Lake County forest preserve’s holdings are set to expand by about 85 acres with two pending acquisitions that will cost about $3 million.
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Go wild. Stay smart. A dozen ways to enjoy a safe day at the forest preserves.Nov 02, 2026 3:34 pm - Every adventure in the Lake County Forest Preserves begins with a single step, but the best ones begin with a little preparation. Whether you’re exploring a woodland trail, paddling down the river or enjoying a picnic, a few smart habits can help ensure your visit is safe, relaxing and memorable.
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Decision Day: Here are some races to watch when the polls close TuesdayNov 01, 2026 2:36 pm - When the polls close Tuesday night, most political junkies and partisans will turn their gaze to Washington, D.C., to watch how the battle for control of Congress plays out. But closer to home, several suburban contests — along with a handful of tax-hike referendums — also bear close watching when the results come in.
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Will donations from the JB Pritzker’s campaign help local Democrats?Oct 31, 2026 11:42 am - Weeks before Tuesday’s election, Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign contributed $200,000 to the Democratic Party of DuPage County, which used the money to help cash-strapped candidates running for sheriff and county board. Will that money make a difference?
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‘More than impactful’: After 40 years, Libertyville’s tax allocation fund for downtown redevelopment officially dissolvedOct 30, 2026 3:57 pm - A pioneering measure taken 40 years ago to redevelop Libertyville’s downtown area is officially finished and the results speak for themselves, officials say.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this seasonOct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College