Island Lake
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Wauconda library to borrow up to $1.32 million for staircase projectJul 10, 2018 5:30 am - The Wauconda Area Library board will borrow up to $1.32 million to help fund the construction of a new staircase outside the building's front entrance and other improvem...
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California man gets 6 years but already freed after threatening to 'light up' courthouseJul 10, 2018 1:00 am - A California man who threatened to "light up" the Lake County courthouse and Gurnee police station in 2014 was sentenced to six years in prison. Daniel Pederson, 36, of...
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Lake County to 'rejuvenate' roads to add life to pavementJul 10, 2018 1:00 am - Lake County is adding a tool to its road preservation roster with an annual "rejuvenator" program designed to boost pavement life by five or more years. The county board...
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Lake County jail inmate charged for falsely accusing officer of sex assaultJul 10, 2018 1:00 am - An inmate at Lake County jail was charged with felony disorderly conduct after falsely claiming a female correctional officer inappropriately touched her during a pat do...
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Lake County Board wants Rauner to alter legislation targeting chief assessment officerJul 10, 2018 1:00 am - After much debate, a divided Lake County Board voted Tuesday to ask Gov. Bruce Rauner to alter legislation that could change how the county's chief assessment officer is...
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Algonquin Garden Club learns about The Land ConservancyJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club hosted Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County during their annual brunch in May. Michehl instructed the club on what native ...
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STEM Scholars graduation features speakers Bill Nye, Fermilab Director Lockyer and Lt. Gov. SanguinettiJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - On July 10, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) hosted a STEM Scholars graduation ceremony featuring Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer, and B...
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Custom Car Hall of Famer creates train from truck for Volo Auto MuseumJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - VOLO - Guided passenger tours at Volo Auto Museum have been a popular summer tradition ever since they were introduced eight years ago. And with Custom Car Hall of Famer...
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Ribs, rock and rap on the menu at Lake in the Hills Rockin' RibfestJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest, the signature fundraising event for the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club, is all about barbecue and live music. The four-day festiva...
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Adams Auto Body to host Aug. 2 open house to mark 60th anniversaryJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - When Adams Auto Body and Service Center first opened, gas cost 25 cents a gallon and the average new home price was $12,750. Much has changed since 1958, but for Adams e...