Island Lake
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Lake County officials mark big safety improvement project at Stearns School Road and Route 41 near GurneeApr 25, 2025 9:00 pm - Intersection upgrades at Stearns School Road and Route 41 near Gurnee wasn’t the biggest or flashiest project the Lake County Division of Transportation has tackled but it’s expected to have a big impact in the area.
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Truck rolls over on Route 53 exit ramp scattering pipes, delaying trafficApr 25, 2025 11:31 am - A semitruck hauling pipes rolled over Friday morning near Long Grove and Palatine, causing major traffic delays in the area.
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Why Lake County forest preserves wants to take lead on Route 53 corridor property and planningApr 24, 2025 10:17 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District wants to take the lead in preserving a 12-mile corridor once envisioned for the defunct Route 53 extension.
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Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5Apr 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston on Wednesday said she hasn’t made up her mind about running in 2026 but will announce her intent soon.
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Branches of history: Celebrate Arbor Day with a timeline of historic trees in the U.S.Apr 23, 2025 11:40 am - Prior to Earth Day showing up on the April calendar, Arbor Day was, and still is, celebrated on the fourth Friday in April. Trees, especially oaks, played a role in our country’s history long before they got a day of their own.
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‘A true homegrown talent’ named police chief in Round Lake BeachApr 22, 2025 3:41 pm - The new police chief in Round Lake Beach is a 25-year department veteran who rose through the ranks.
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Island Lake man gets jail time for keeping 46 cats in U-Haul vanApr 22, 2025 1:27 pm - An Island Lake man is serving a 40-day jail sentence after admitting guilt to an animal cruelty charge for housing 46 cats in a U-Haul van for months, records show.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/Walk returns May 3 to Cantigny ParkApr 21, 2025 11:03 pm - Over 1,600 runners and spectators will fill Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual 5K/10K run/walk supporting food programs across 13 counties.
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Lake County Flavor Festival serves up successApr 21, 2025 12:25 pm - Lake County's culinary and beverage scene took center stage at the highly successful Lake County February Flavor Festival.
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The wonder of wood ducksApr 21, 2025 10:59 am - Wood ducks have a variety of unusual behaviors and adaptations that make them different from other birds.