Gurnee
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Gurnee Mills presents Back-To-School Bash and school supply driveJul 15, 2026 1:45 pm - Gurnee Mills shopping center is helping families get back to school ready by welcoming a lineup of engaging events, new stores, exclusive retailer offers and convenient one-stop shopping for students, families and teachers.
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Fall registration open at CLCJul 14, 2026 4:29 pm - Registration is open for fall classes at College of Lake County, offering affordable tuition, flexible course options and personalized support to help students take the next step toward a degree, certificate or transfer pathway. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 17.
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‘We’re all pretty proud’: Equine Guardians taking care of displaced Palatine Stables horsesJul 11, 2026 12:00 pm - Several horses displaced following the closing of the Palatine Stables are in the care of a non-profit group, Equine Guardians. They are raising funds for the care of the animals.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Libertyville man charged with hate crime detained pending future court dateJul 01, 2026 5:42 pm - A Libertyville man facing charges of a hate crime and disorderly conduct was ordered detained in the Lake County jail Wednesday pending a future court date.
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Best bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, fireworks and free concertsJul 01, 2026 10:24 am - Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend at Six Flags Great America’s patriotic drone show, the Chicago Dogs’ fireworks display, the Grant Park Music Festival and more.
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Hate crime charge filed in connection with ‘alarming and disturbing’ signJun 30, 2026 5:45 pm - Derek Webb of Libertyville faces hate crime and disorderly conduct charges involving threats made against Latinos and immigrants in Lake County.
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Gurnee celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with community festival and fireworksJun 29, 2026 1:58 pm - Local partners across Gurnee will host a free celebration honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new grocer opens, an affordable housing project breaks groundJun 27, 2026 1:23 pm - ‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge s...