Tower Lakes Lifestyle
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How Lake County forest preserves supported visitors during the pandemicMar 25, 2022 6:00 am - Just over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the forest preserves feel more important than ever. While so much was closed, the preserves and trails remained open - ev...
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'I felt like I had to do something': Volunteers in Grant Township pack donations destined for UkraineMar 19, 2022 1:00 am - Volunteers accepted donations of medical supplies, food, new clothing and other essentials destined for Ukraine during a drop-off event at the Grant Township office in I...
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Good News Sunday: Hersey science and theater teachers pair up for real-world lessonMar 13, 2022 7:20 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Chairs lined either side of the hallway ...
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How Heart of the City teaches kids life skills through soccerMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Teamwork. Confidence. Sportsmanship. Communication. These are the building blocks of life kids learn when they play sports. Heart of the City in Waukegan not only makes ...
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Barringon library earns second four-star ratingMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - The Barrington Area Library has been honored for the second time with a four-star ranking by Library Journal. The ranking appeared in the annual "America's Star Librarie...
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DAR Announces 2021-2022 Good Citizen Award WinnerMar 01, 2022 10:00 pm - The Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, has awarded Abigail Bergan, a senior from Barrington High School, its 2021-2022 Good Citizen Award. Abigail competed in...
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DAR Announces 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest WinnersFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, announced the winners of the 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest at its "Youth Awards" virtual ceremony on Sunday, ...
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Checkmate! Stevenson wins first at state chess tournament, with Barrington taking secondFeb 18, 2022 5:00 am - Suburban high schools had a great showing last weekend at the IHSA Team Chess State Tournament at the Peoria Civic Center. In a competition that included 126 teams and ...
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How educators are trying to keep bullying at bay in mask-optional school districtsFeb 12, 2022 12:00 am - Attend any of the suburban school board meetings in the wake of last weekend's downstate court ruling on masking in schools, and parents on either side of the debate lik...
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Find your thrill: Check out our list of sledding spots in the suburbsFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Cold, snowy days don't have to mean staying indoors. There are plenty of good sledding and tubing spots throughout the suburbs. Check out our list, grab your sled ... an...