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500-plus plunge into Lake Michigan for ‘fresh’ start to New YearJan 01, 2025 2:48 pm - Exactly 524 participants plunged into chilly Lake Michigan waters in Waukegan Wednesday for the 26th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.
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Sheriff: Jail inmate who died had health issuesJan 01, 2025 1:29 pm - Authorities are investigating the death of a Lake County jail inmate who previously reported he had terminal underlying health conditions, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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‘One plus one equals three’: Habitat for Humanity groups in Lake, McHenry counties to mergeDec 30, 2024 7:58 pm - Two familiar nonprofits known for providing housing and services in Lake and McHenry counties are merging to create a new organization.
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Libertyville selects new recreation chief; approves playground for Butler Lake Park improvement projectDec 30, 2024 3:11 pm - Winter hasn’t slowed progress on the parks front in Libertyville, with the recent appointment of a new recreation director and contract approval for playground equipment as part of a $1.1 million project at Butler Lake Park.
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“Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation” topic of history symposiumDec 30, 2024 1:57 pm - The 10th annual Lake County History Symposium will be held virtually on Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 16. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transport...
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Suspect in Waukegan shootout that left teenager dead released without chargesDec 30, 2024 1:51 pm - The 27-year-old Waukegan man who was detained by police after a shootout that left a Zion teenager dead more than a week ago has been released without charges.
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‘It just kind of took off’: Passion for acai bowls leads to successful business for Libertyville nativeDec 30, 2024 8:20 am - Lolo’s Bowls, a family business that has been operating in Libertyville since 2019, recently opened a second location in Lake Zurich.
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Experience the Thrill of Local Sports Through Our LensDec 29, 2024 2:08 pm - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the Week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enj...
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The Biz Week That Was: Auto repair shop closes, referendum on development and more among the highlightsDec 29, 2024 5:22 am - Palatine auto and tire repair shop dating back to 1946 to close at year’s end The vintage brick building conjures memories of classic roadside auto repair shops. The...