Libertyville
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‘A substantially improved plan’: Second phase of Hawthorn mall transformation officially approved in Vernon HillsSep 17, 2025 7:27 pm - Changes allowing for what is described as an important milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills have been officially approved.
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Projects in Belvidere and Waukegan take home preservation awardsSep 17, 2025 12:43 pm - An affordable housing development in Belvidere and a restored library in Waukegan are winners of Landmarks Illinois’ Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.
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No injuries in fire that damaged machinery at factory near LibertyvilleSep 17, 2025 8:02 am - Fire damages machinery inside factory warehouse near the border between Libertyville and Lake Forest.
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Beach Park man sentenced to 27 years for attempted murder in stabbing of 8-year-oldSep 16, 2025 3:39 pm - A Beach Park man has been sentenced to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to one count of attempted first-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing of an 8-year-old child.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary, Zengeler Cleaners team up for 2025 ‘Coats for Vets’ collection driveSep 16, 2025 2:59 pm - Libertyville Rotary Sunrise teamed with Zengeler Cleaners for its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. This important event collects winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel that will be distributed to veterans throughout the northern Illinois area.
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D128 board member, former president Lisa Hessel resignsSep 16, 2025 7:40 am - Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 school board member Lisa Hessel has resigned for personal reasons effective Monday.
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Several local players shine in White Sox farm systemSep 15, 2025 8:56 pm - White Sox director of player development Paul Janish assessed the minor league performances of a trio of local players.
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‘Too close to a residential area’: Libertyville nixes luxury dog boarding facilitySep 15, 2025 6:49 pm - A proposed luxury dog boarding and daycare facility operators say would feature chandeliers and a reception area akin to a Ritz-Carlton hotel for canines has been rejected in Libertyville.
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Actors needed for CLC theater production of “39 Steps”Sep 15, 2025 1:58 pm - Auditions are available for the College of Lake County theater department’s production of “39 Steps,” adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock and directed by Dylan S. Roberts.
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Fall entertainment lineup announced for SeptOberfestSep 15, 2025 11:31 am - As summer fades, Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville comes alive with SeptOberfest, a mix of music, food and good company.