Mettawa Business
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District 128 considering digital scoreboardsSep 17, 2026 6:12 am - Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 officials appear receptive to replacing aging scoreboards with upgraded digital versions. But they are seeking more detail before committing to a program estimated to cost about $1.4 million over seven years.
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Why a small piece of land will help protect egret and heron rookery in Antioch TownshipSep 10, 2026 6:38 am - A small but important acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will provide further protection for a heron and egret rookery near Antioch.
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Grant request being considered to help pay for new bridge on Des Plaines River Trail over Lake-Cook RoadAug 31, 2026 7:15 am - Des Plaines River Trail users could see a big upgrade in the future as the Lake and Cook counties’ forest preserve districts pursue funding to replace the bridge over Lake-Cook Road.
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Suburban students return to new facilities and campus upgrades this fallAug 17, 2026 6:52 am - As students across the suburbs return to classrooms this month, they will be greeted with new facilities, additions and campus improvements in several school districts where summer construction projects have wrapped up and new ones are beginning.
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Despite cool June and wildfire smoke in July, suburban pools have been busy this seasonJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Despite a cool June and smoke-related closures this month, customer counts at suburban swimming pools and water parks generally are above or near seasonal averages so far this summer.
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How native seeding is used for ecological restoration at Lake County forest preservesMay 15, 2026 4:33 pm - Using native plants to attract pollinators, birds and wildlife to your landscape can be a fulfilling practice but can come at a cost, especially if you have a lot of ground to cover.
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A ‘little stressful’: U of I, suburban school students deal with Canvas outage caused by cyberattackMay 08, 2026 10:00 am - As a result of the Canvas outage, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign postponed all final exams and assignments scheduled for Friday or this weekend. The outage hit not only higher academia. It also disrupted suburban Chicago school districts.
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Story of resilience continues with annual return of piping plover to WaukeganApr 28, 2026 4:21 pm - Those who keep an eye out for cute federally endangered shorebirds in Lake County are ecstatic with the annual return of the first piping plover.
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Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of yearMar 01, 2026 8:45 pm - They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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