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District 128 to host listening sessions with new superintendentAug 14, 2025 2:28 pm - Marc Schaffer, the new superintendent of Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128, is inviting the community to back-to-school listening sessions to share thoughts, concerns and ideas in an open, informal setting.
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Forest preserve approves $25 million land acquisition, public access and habitat restoration projectsAug 13, 2025 6:29 pm - The first installment of $155 million in funding overwhelmingly authorized last fall by Lake County voters will be in the bank within weeks and ready to apply to a variety of projects.
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‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookieAug 05, 2025 4:50 pm - Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.
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Lake County forest preserve to sell land for Fort Sheridan National Cemetery expansionAug 04, 2025 7:00 pm - Three pending moves by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will allow for the expansion of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, create a new preserve in far northeastern Lake County and enlarge another near Round Lake.
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Some elements of major renovation of Libertyville High School cafeteria won’t be ready for start of schoolJul 29, 2025 5:15 pm - Two elements of the major cafeteria renovation at Libertyville High School won’t be ready as initially planned when students return in a few weeks.
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Mundelein adding EV charging stations to downtown parking lotsJul 29, 2025 11:07 am - Owners of electric vehicles should be able to charge those batteries at municipal parking lots in Mundelein later this year — for a fee.
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Afrofest brings day of rhythm, art and flavor to Lake CountyJul 28, 2025 11:05 am - Afrofest takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
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Countdown to prep football: Six awesome season openersJul 24, 2025 11:09 am - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with six great season openers in the area.
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Buffalo Grove hears plan for 189-unit residential developmentJul 22, 2025 4:33 pm - An established homebuilder in the Chicago area is planning a residential development at Aptakisic and Prairie roads in Buffalo Grove.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Who are the area’s top Class of 2027 football recruits?Jul 20, 2025 12:05 pm - Prep football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran breaks down the area’s top recruits from the Class of 2027.