Lake Forest
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From the murders to manhunt: New book examines ‘human elements’ of Brown’s Chicken killingsJun 20, 2025 4:30 am - A suburban native who was just a kid when the Brown's Chicken murders in Palatine shocked the nation has written a new book he hopes offers new insight into the killings. “It’s focused more on the human elements of the case, and not the gore of the crime itself,” said author Patrick Wohl.
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Wrestling to MLB? Brewers rookie from suburbs took unique pathJun 19, 2025 6:50 pm - Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, a Lake Forest native, has a unique background for an MLB player. He was an accomplished high school wrestler.
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Woodlands Academy holds 2025 graduation ceremonyJun 19, 2025 4:01 pm - Members of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas during the all-girls college-preparatory high school’s 166th Commencement Exercises on June 4 in the Lake Forest school’s chapel.
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‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summerJun 19, 2025 2:30 pm - From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.
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59-year old Gurnee man identified as pedestrian struck and killed while walking on Washington StreetJun 18, 2025 2:38 pm - A pedestrian who died after being stuck by a vehicle Monday night in Gurnee has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Bennett, of Gurnee. According to the Lake County c...
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Authorities: Reckless driver wreaks havoc, injuring several people during chase through Lake CountyJun 18, 2025 8:16 am - A reckless driver caused mayhem in Lake County and injured several people during a police chase Tuesday evening near Gurnee, authorities said.
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Police join coordinated traffic safety effort along Route 21 in Lake CountyJun 16, 2025 7:21 am - Police from several Lake County departments will be part of a coordinated traffic safety initiative across northern Illinois on Tuesday, June 17.
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Rep. Schneider traveling to Middle East despite Israel’s attack on IranJun 13, 2025 12:03 pm - A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will not be deterred by Israel’s attack against Iran, a spokesperson said.
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Cook County’s new top prosecutor continues to target retail theftJun 13, 2025 4:30 am - The renewed focus on retail theft from Cook County’s top prosecutor has gone national. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced this week that a nationwide campaign, spearheaded by her office to target organized retail theft crews, has led to more than 500 arrests since May 30.
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Unpaved half of 25-mile Robert McClory Bike Path to get new surface as part of $9.17 million projectJun 12, 2025 5:01 pm - A significant upgrade for the northern half the Robert McClory Bike Trail which runs the length of Lake County from Highland Park to the Wisconsin state line will get underway in coming weeks.