Lakemoor Lifestyle
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Transportation projects on tap in Lake County will link regional trails and address ‘near misses’Jul 16, 2026 8:18 pm - Impactful transportation projects in the Libetyville, Vernon Hills and Gurnee areas are set to get underway.
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtlesJul 13, 2026 6:11 pm - Scientists and veterinarians gathered in Lake County last month for "Blanding's Bowl," a conservation effort to provide medical care to wild turtles, particularly the endangered Blanding's turtle, of which there are fewer than 500 remaining in Illinois.
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Should suburban pet owners fear screwworm’s return? Here’s what experts sayJul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Pet owners in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to be mindful after the detection last month in Texas of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed off living tissue of warm-blooded animals.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Home & garden calendar July 7-18Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
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‘No bull’: Lake County sheriff’s deputies find wayward cowsJul 05, 2026 7:54 am - A pair of cows that wandered away from their home and were found “chilling” in a parking lot in central Lake County were reunited with their owner Saturday morning, authorities said.
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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight showJul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.
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Rebranded former Kamp K9 in Long Grove debuts as Digs Dog CareJul 02, 2026 9:07 am - Digs Dog Care, a growing national network of high-quality pet resorts, opened this past weekend in the former Kamp K9 location in Long Grove.