Island Lake
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‘He certainly changed lives’: Fallen Lake County hero dog Dax to receive national honorApr 07, 2025 5:44 pm - Lake County sheriff’s dog Dax, who died a year ago as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty, will be honored in upcoming state and national memorial services.
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Rep. Bill Foster’s town hall at McHenry County College sold out but livestream plannedApr 07, 2025 11:24 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is hosting a town hall on April 16 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Foster’s town hall at Luecht Auditorium is sold out, but a spokesperson for Foster said there are plans to livestream the event.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Nicor Gas reminds customers, community to call 811 during Safe Digging MonthApr 04, 2025 8:55 pm - Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and before springing into outdoor home projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers and communities to “call before you dig” in observance of Safe Digging Month this April.
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Nicor Gas shares spring, severe weather safety tipsApr 04, 2025 7:57 pm - Before the next storm strikes, make sure you know these crucial safety steps including checking your gas meter, unplugging appliances, and more.
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Gurnee crash identifiedApr 04, 2025 10:55 am - A female pedestrian struck and killed by a pickup truck Wednesday night in Gurnee has been identified as Amber Knowles, 33, recently of Mundelein.
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33-year-old pedestrian killed after being struck by a pickup in GurneeApr 03, 2025 11:53 am - A female pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a pickup truck near Delany Road and Sunset Avenue in Gurnee.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Incumbents fare well in Lake County municipal board racesApr 02, 2025 12:26 am - Incumbent trustees in several communities fared well Tuesday for seats on village boards, although there were some surprises.
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Explore local history and culture during Museum Week in McHenry and Lake countiesMar 31, 2025 12:27 pm - McHenry and Lake counties launch inaugural Museum Week featuring scavenger hunt across multiple museums. Participants get stamp for each museum visited and prize for 8+ stamps.