Island Lake
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Enjoy returning favorites and new events at the 96th Annual Lake County Fair July 23-27Jul 16, 2025 11:33 am - Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is swooping in with superhero-sized excitement, promising five days filled with excitement, entertainment and memories for the whole family.
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Another Democrat announces campaign for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJul 16, 2025 11:28 am - The cast of candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow.
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Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee MillsJul 16, 2025 11:06 am - Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash identified as Grayslake manJul 15, 2025 9:29 am - A motorcyclist who died from injuries as a result of a crash early Saturday in an unincorporated area near Gurnee has been identified as Andrew Ryan, 27, of Grayslake.
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packedJul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
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‘Reopened wounds’: Fourteen years after murder conviction, Marni Yang returns to courtJul 14, 2025 4:18 pm - The lawyer for Marni Yang, convicted in the 2007 shooting death of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child in Reuter’s Deerfield home, argues for a new trial citing DNA and other crime scene evidence which he says exonerates his client.
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St. Charles philanthropic group aims to expand givingJul 14, 2025 12:52 pm - The Fox River Business Alliance raised $27,000 for Kane County charities in 2024, and group members hope to outdo that record this year as efforts expand.
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Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hikeJul 13, 2025 11:18 am - Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.
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Island Lake man detained on charges he had thousands of sex abuse videosJul 13, 2025 10:30 am - An Island Lake man will remain in custody at the McHenry County jail while awaiting trial on charges he possessed thousands of videos depicting child sexual abuse.