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Six Chicago men indicted in commercial burglariesJun 27, 2025 7:32 pm - Six men from the Chicago area have been indicted on 98 charges related to a string of commercial burglaries across Cook and Lake counties, officials announced Friday. Acc...
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Police plan crack down on dangerous driving practices along Grand Avenue corridorJun 27, 2025 3:23 pm - Police agencies in Waukegan, Gurnee, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police will collaborate Tuesday, July 1, on a regional effort to improve traffic safety along the Route 132 (Grand Avenue) corridor.
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Wauconda Township recycling extravaganza on July 12Jun 27, 2025 3:18 pm - Wauconda Township will host its annual recycling extravaganza from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 12 at the township facility, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda.
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Share your fall events for Daily Herald’s 2025 guide by July 14Jun 27, 2025 2:04 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2025 Fall Fun Guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 24 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 14.
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Where you can see Fourth of July fireworks displays in the suburbsJun 26, 2025 5:10 pm - Ready for some fireworks? Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the suburbs.
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Wadsworth man charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felonJun 26, 2025 11:44 am - A Wadsworth man who authorities said fled after threatening two people with a knife Wednesday was apprehended with the help of Lake County Sheriff's Office police dogs.
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‘People rely on us’: Don’t fret, household hazardous waste collection to resume in JulyJun 25, 2025 6:48 pm - A household chemical waste collection event scheduled Saturday at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County’s Gurnee facility has been canceled due to lack of storage space but the program will resume in July.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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The kids are alright: Lake County’s piping plover chicks nearing key milestoneJun 25, 2025 4:14 pm - While challenges lie ahead for three piping plover chicks hatched last week along Lake Michigan in Waukegan, the kids are doing alright, dedicated observers say.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.