Lake Zurich
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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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‘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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‘Everybody should be able to participate’: Inclusive playground opens in Lake ZurichJun 17, 2025 7:53 pm - Community members gathered in Lake Zurich for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday marking the opening of Pat’s Playground, a fully accessible outdoor play space at Foglia YMCA.
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Hawthorn Woods panel holding special meeting on Kemper Ridge proposalJun 16, 2025 8:14 pm - A plan introduced in February described as meeting a demand for smaller housing options in Hawthorn Woods has been revised to include fewer homes and more open space.
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American Legion Post 964 celebrates the Army’s birthdayJun 16, 2025 1:15 pm - Lake Zurich American Legion Post 964 celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday with Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch, Major General James Mukoyama and State Sen. Darby Hill in attendance.
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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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Lake Zurich hosts 33rd annual free fishing derbyJun 13, 2025 5:12 pm - Lake Zurich will be hosting the 33rd annual fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 15, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12).
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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.