Lake Forest
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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.
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Authorities: Teen shot relative in the faceJun 12, 2025 8:26 am - A Lake County teenager is charged with attempted murder and other felonies after Lake County sheriff’s officials say he intentionally shot a 61-year-old relative in the face with a revolver Wednesday night at their home near Gurnee.
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Land donation will ensure age-old bur oak will be protected in perpetuityJun 11, 2025 4:31 pm - The Lake County forest preserve system again will be expanding with three acquisitions including a gift being made to protect an irreplaceable part of the landscape thought to have begun its life before the American Revolution.
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‘Bringing a retail corner back to life’: Lake County sells Round Lake Beach siteJun 10, 2025 4:23 pm - More than a decade after playing a critical role in the Rollins Gateway project a key corner property in Round Lake Beach has been sold for redevelopment.
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How Bangs Lake project will improve drainage and reduce flooding in WaucondaJun 09, 2025 9:42 pm - A $3.5 million project to create proper drainage for Bangs Lake and reduce flooding to more than 70 properties and eight roads in Wauconda began in earnest Monday with tree removal, ditch clearing and other work.
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‘We’re all in this together’: Hawthorn Woods looks for long-term water optionJun 06, 2025 5:46 pm - Hawthorn Woods working toward economically and logistically viable long-term water solutions