Island Lake
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Lake County Sheriff supporting Toys for Tots campaignNov 20, 2018 12:00 am - The Lake County Sheriff's Office is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign by providing three drop-off locations for new, unwrapped toys suitable for c...
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Democrats gain control of Lake County Board; Curran ousted as sheriffNov 20, 2018 12:00 am - With the last votes from the Nov. 6 election finally counted, Democrats have a majority on the Lake County Board for the first time in the county's 179-year history. And...
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Tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer'sNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer's Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 ...
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Will voters stay energized for local elections?Nov 19, 2018 4:40 am - Even before the results from the Nov. 6 election are made official, candidates vying for seats on some local boards will be filing nominating petitions this week to run ...
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Report: Manufacturing drives economy in Lake CountyNov 19, 2018 12:00 am - More than one in seven jobs in Lake County are in the manufacturing industry, according to a new report from Lake County Partners, the county's economic development arm....
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'Neighborhood' bookstore coming to Hawthorn MallNov 19, 2018 12:00 am - A self-described neighborhood bookstore is coming to Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills with its biggest expansion yet. Barbara's Bookstore, which opened in 1963 on Wells Str...
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What is cryptocurrency and how does it work?Nov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - "How do people use cryptocurrency?" asked a young patron at Wauconda Area Library summer STEAM camp. Currency is used to purchase goods and services, such as how you use...
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Store hours, shopping tips for Black Friday in the Fox ValleyNov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Whether you're a super early Black Friday shopper, or prefer to hit the sales right after you gobble down your Thanksgiving turkey, there will be stores open for you up ...
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Fire destroys mobile home near BarringtonNov 18, 2018 12:00 am - No injuries were reported Sunday in a fire that destroyed a mobile home near Barrington, fire officials said. Crews responded at 11:53 a.m. to a farm property in the 280...
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Improv Playhouse to present live-staged radio dramaNov 18, 2018 12:00 am - Improv Playhouse, the Libertyville-based theater company, will perform the live-staged radio drama "It's A Wonderful Life" for a two-weekend run at its home, 735 N. Milw...