Kildeer News
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Lake County Preservation Foundation president champions the cause of the forests
Jan 8, 2021 6:00 AM - Growing up on the west side of Lake Forest, Nels Leutwiler has vivid memories of frequent childhood visits to Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve in Mettawa. For the past 10 years, Leutwiler has been a volunteer member of the Preservation Foundation's board of directors, and is currently serving his second year as its president.
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How biking helped us in 2020 -- and a look back at some key trail improvements
Jan 7, 2021 12:27 PM - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged -- biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. -
Former Lake County sheriff's department leader dies at 62
Jan 8, 2021 1:39 PM - Wayne Hunter, a police officer and psychologist who worked for the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County sheriff's office, was remembered by colleagues as an experienced, passionate leader who loved serving the public. -
Mundelein, Vernon Hills team up to find new water resevoir site
Jan 6, 2021 7:48 PM - The proposed site of a 2-million gallon water reservoir in Vernon Hills has shifted from a park and residential area to a secluded location -
Christmas tree recycling available in Lake CountyJan 6, 2021 5:56 PM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at eight locations across the county.
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Former Lake County state's attorney appointed as judge
Jan 5, 2021 5:29 PM - Former Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim has been appointed as a judge in the 19th Circuit Court two months after losing re-election. Nerheim will fill the position left by Circuit Judge Valerie Boettle Ceckowski. -
Area law firm announces name change, leadership reorganizationJan 4, 2021 2:21 PM - Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, LLC, one of the suburban area's most successful law firms, has announced several key changes to begin the new year.
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Lake County hosting discussion on COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 13Jan 4, 2021 12:01 PM - Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart will host a virtual discussion with Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister and others Jan. 13 about the county's vaccination efforts and answer related questions from the community.
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Tragedy and turmoil marked suburban crime news in 2020
Jan 4, 2021 11:54 AM - The sentencing of AJ Freund's parents, the reversal of a cold case murder conviction, looting in the wake of civil rights protests against police shootings, an explosion of gunfire at a short-term rental in Roselle and a deadly Arlington Heights home invasion were among 2020's top suburban crime stories. -
Lake County mayors look ahead to 2021
Jan 1, 2021 6:00 AM - What is the most important thing you hope your community can accomplish in the coming year?
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