Island Lake Business
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Libertyville High grad making good on a sweet dreamNov 29, 2024 10:30 am - While many spend a lifetime figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Shane Wimmer knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career out of creating sweet treats.
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Season of Hope event highlights six Lake County nonprofitsNov 25, 2024 2:02 pm - The American Place Casino will be hosting the Season of Hope Event, which aims to showcase the impactful work of six nonprofit organizations in Lake County, on Dec. 6. T...
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Farmers and landowners invited to join Common Ground networking event Dec. 8Nov 19, 2024 3:01 pm - Area farmers and farmland owners with an interest in local sustainable agriculture will have the opportunity to network at the upcoming Common Ground Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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‘There would be several strikes a day’: Lake County initiates pilot project to deter birds from flying into glassNov 08, 2024 6:49 pm - Lake County officials Friday publicly introduced enhancements at the county’s Central Permit Facility to deter birds from flying into the glass.
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Recent home and property salesNov 04, 2024 5:38 pm - Lake County property transfers for Aug. 29 to Oct. 1, 2024
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$30 million state grant will fund 16 projects to ease flooding in Lake CountyNov 02, 2024 11:06 am - Another round of projects to control flooding throughout Lake County is being teed up with the receipt of a second $30 million state grant.
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Pumpkin recycling, compost Saturday event at Wauconda TownshipNov 01, 2024 6:56 am - Pumpkin composting and a “bring your own bucket” compost giveback will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Wauconda Township parking lot, 505 W. Bonner Road.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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‘This gives us more tools’: Why Libertyville wants historical designation for its downtownOct 27, 2024 9:00 pm - Libertyville is taking steps to have the area in and near downtown designated as a National Register district to expand the availability of state and federal tax credits and incentives for preservation projects.
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‘Providing a free home inspection’: Annual arrival of box elder and stink bugs is a good reason to button upOct 25, 2024 7:56 pm - Just like colors changing or frost on the pumpkin, a sure sign of fall is the arrival of box elder and stink bugs looking for warmth inside your home