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Investigators: Gurnee police shooting, Antioch standoff linked
By Bob Susnjara and Lee Filas
May 24, 2018 9:29 PM - A police confrontation in an Antioch neighborhood, a standoff with officers in Antioch Township and a fatal officer-involved shooting on Route 41 in Gurnee share a common link rooted in a call about a routine solicitor complaint.
What happened in Antioch, Gurnee could become learning tool for police
By Bob Susnjara
May 24, 2018 9:29 PM - A former head of a Lake County police chiefs organization says confrontations with law enforcement that allegedly occurred in and around Gurnee and in and around Antioch could become something that's studied and used in training for officers.
Boys tennis: Stevenson shares Day 1 lead
By Mike Garofola
May 24, 2018 7:43 PM - Stevenson opened the Class 2A high school boys tennis tournament weekend in style. The Patriots advanced all four of their teams into Friday's round of 16 and ended Thursday's first rounds action with 16 points, good for a three-way tie for the tourney lead with Hinsdale Central and New Trier.
Turtle recovery efforts slow and steady
By Mick Zawislak
May 24, 2018 5:00 PM - Eighty-eight Blanding's turtle hatchlings were released into coastal wetlands as part of the Lake County Forest Preserve's recovery program.
Wheeling man pleads not guilty to charges of drug induced homicide of Mundelein man
By Lee Filas
May 24, 2018 1:02 PM - A Wheeling man pleaded not guilty in Lake County court Thursday to suppying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a Mundelein man who later died.
Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest Deadlines Approaching
Sarah Harwerth-De Marco
May 24, 2018 8:45 AM - The Jaycees are still taking applications for individuals or organizations that are interested in participating in Palatine's Fourth of July celebration, Hometown Fest, to be held June 29th through July 4th at Community Park by Palatine Road and Northwest Highway.
Boys volleyball: Regional titles for Libertyville, Carmel
Daily Herald report
May 23, 2018 10:19 PM - Jack Stevens pounded 14 kills, Brendan Cook added 9 kills and 3 blocks, and Libertyville's boys volleyball team defeated Boylan Catholic 25-17, 25-18 to win the Rockford Auburn regional championship on Wednesday night.
Baseball: Grubb helps Lakes take winning playoff step
Daily Herald report
May 23, 2018 10:18 PM - Matt Grubb struck out 13 batters and fired a 5-hit shutout with no walks, as Lakes' baseball team opened Class 3A state tournament action with a 2-0 win over visiting Woodstock in Lake Villa on Wednesday.
Softball: Grayslake Central fends off Johnsburg
Daily Herald report
May 23, 2018 9:55 PM - Ashlynn Coleman hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a 7-run fourth inning, and Grayslake Central's softball team rallied to beat upset-minded Johnsburg 12-8 in semifinal action of the Class 3A Johnsburg regional on Wednesday.
American Hotel Register Co. exec Thomas Leahy dies at 73
By Mick Zawislak
May 23, 2018 7:17 PM - Thomas Leahy, vice chairman of the board of American Hotel Register Co. based in Vernon Hills, was known for his contributions to the business and community.

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Year Incorporated:1959
Zip Codes:60010, 60084
Town Geo-center: 42.213324, -88.163998

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