Tower Lakes
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the fall season?Dec 25, 2025 10:00 am - Now that we’ve seen more than a foot of snow smack the ground, it’s probably time to check in on the Herald Cup standings.
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Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures topic of virtual presentationDec 25, 2025 9:04 am - Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures will be the topic of the January virtual meeting of Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. The ev...
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District 220 board reverses decision to buy properties for parkingDec 24, 2025 12:09 pm - The Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board voted 4-3 Tuesday to reverse its August decision to purchase four properties for parking expansion at Barrington High School.
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Boys basketball: Benet blows out Barrington to reach Hinkle championship gameDec 23, 2025 8:30 pm - Benet Academy wasted little time jumping all over Barrington Tuesday night in the semifinals of the 24th annual Hinkle Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament. The Bro...
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‘You’ve made this place better’: Retiring Vernon Hills assistant village manager lauded for decades of serviceDec 23, 2025 4:32 pm - In Vernon Hills, Assistant Village Manager Jon Petrillo is retiring at the end of the year. Petrillo, who previously served as a deputy police chief, has had a long career devoted to public service.
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Boys basketball: Gray scores 22 points, helps Barrington edge Larkin to reach Hinkle semifinalsDec 22, 2025 8:52 pm - Barrington saved its best for last. Scoring the final 7 points, the fourth-seeded Broncos nipped Larkin 68-59 in a second round game at the Hinkle Holiday Classic held at...
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Gurnee police CARE team supports community mental healthDec 22, 2025 4:31 pm - Gurnee police have established a team dedicated to responding to calls involving mental health crises and providing other services.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Area football recruits keeping busyDec 21, 2025 4:31 pm - Football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran gives an update on local players.
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Boys basketball: Stratigos heats up in Prospect’s win over BarringtonDec 19, 2025 10:39 pm - Will Stratigos channeled his inner Allen Iverson on Friday night. The Prospect High senior guard said he had a tough week of shooting during practices, with finals week p...