Lake Forest
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Lake County Board extends emergency declaration until Sept. 8Aug 11, 2020 1:00 am - A divided Lake County Board on Tuesday voted to extend the emergency declaration prompted by the COVID-19 crisis until Sept. 8 or until Gov. J.B. Pritzker cancels his em...
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Editorial: Endangered bee spotting a reminder how much they need our helpAug 11, 2020 1:00 am - In a spring and summer that's been pretty much a downer, a wee bit of good news was found recently on a large patch of bergamot in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North...
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Rev your engines with virtual Art of the Car ShowAug 10, 2020 11:00 pm - Held on the Kenosha lakeshore for the last five years, the Anderson Arts Center's Art of the Car Show is going virtual this year. The annual event raises money for child...
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Derecho topples Wheaton church steeple, causes other damage across suburbsAug 10, 2020 1:00 am - A rare derecho - described as an "inland hurricane" - swept through the suburbs Monday, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands without power. S...
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North Suburban YMCA Strong Kids Fundraiser Goes VirtualAug 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA's 14th Annual Ken and Alta Thiel Strong Kids Scholarship Fundraiser is not only going to look a lot different this year, it's going to last a ful...
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Mark your calendar: 19 events to celebrate the 19th Amendment, honoring 100 years of women's right to voteAug 06, 2020 11:00 pm - Aug. 26 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Here are some related events taking place throughout the suburbs — and vir...
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How native orchids grow in Lake County Forest PreservesAug 06, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series looking at native orchids found in Lake County. Watch for the next part that will feature native orchid identificat...
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Lake County ecologist stumbles upon an endangered bumblebee at lastAug 05, 2020 5:00 am - A routine weeding session in a Lake County forest preserve revealed an uncommon discovery for one ecologist and a reward for everyone working to improve the natural land...
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Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation has placed and installed a total of 43 drug disposal and collection boxesAug 04, 2020 11:00 pm - In 2010, the SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation (SAS) took the initiative to develop and implement one of the very first drug disposal and collection programs in the ...
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One killed, several injured in Tri-State Tollway crashAug 03, 2020 1:00 am - A high-speed crash Sunday afternoon on the Tri-State Tollway just north of Half Day Road left one person dead and caused serious injuries to multiple people. About 12:45...