Island Lake
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Why the rabbit population is peaking in the suburbsAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In recent months, I have heard folks comment on the abundance of rabbits in their yards. Eastern cottontails, our resident rabbit species, use habitats that can be found...
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Brown takes Lawlor's place on Lake County Board ballotAug 19, 2018 1:00 am - Karimar "Kari" Brown of Vernon Hills was named Sunday night as the Republican nominee for the Lake County Board in the 18th District. Brown replaces former re-election c...
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Child spots neighbor's Wauconda home on fire, helps get firefighters on sceneAug 19, 2018 1:00 am - An alert child who spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's Wauconda home Sunday morning helped firefighters get on the scene quickly and prevent significant damage, autho...
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Fred Fest raises money for prairie restoration along the Fox RiverAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington hosted the sixth annual Fred Fest Saturday. It featured a diverse lineup of local bands, food, drinks and family-friendl...
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Car show Sept. 8 at College of Lake County supports scholarshipsAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - Cool cars of various types will be on display at the College of Lake County Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to check them out at the Techs...
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CLC names Richard Ammon, Ed.D., as dean of Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences divisionAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - The College of Lake County has named Richard Ammon, Ed.D., as dean of the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences division. Dr. Ammon has more than 23 years of hi...
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Are you in good enough shape to be an FBI agent? We took the test.Aug 17, 2018 5:30 am - Like most everyone we've known on the cops beat, we sometimes find ourselves wondering what it's like on the other side of the badge and whether we have what it takes to...
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Aqua Illinois proceeding with $2.5 million project in Hawthorn WoodsAug 17, 2018 1:00 am - Work on a project intended to improve water service for customers in Hawthorn Woods continues, although there are a few more months to completion. An above ground water ...
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Founder of therapeutic equestrian center in Lake Forest was loyal friend, philanthropistAug 17, 2018 1:00 am - Friends described Nick Coyne as an amazing philanthropist, a loyal friend and devoted father, who would give the shirt off his back to a person in need. Coyne, founder ...
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College of Lake County grad discusses his long career and current project 'A Shayna Maidel'Aug 16, 2018 11:00 pm - All his life, Charles Stransky wanted to be an actor. Mostly, that's what he's done. "I never learned to wait on tables, drive a cab or tend bar," joked Stransky, refer...