Vernon Hills
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...
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Pop Up Prom Shoppes a success, netting 5,741 in dress donationsApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - After patiently waiting for prom season to return to local high schools, Mothers Trust Foundation hosted its 2022 Pop Up Prom Shoppes from March 11-13. The free dress g...
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Lake County opposes railway merger expected to add more freight trains on commuter lineApr 18, 2022 1:00 am - Lake County has joined other Chicago-area entities against the proposed acquisition of the Kansas City Southern Railway Co. by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. In a resolut...
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Virtual walk/run to benefit 100 ClubApr 17, 2022 1:00 am - The Lake County Municipal League is sponsoring a 5K (3.1 miles) virtual race open to all ages. Proceeds benefit The 100 Club of Illinois, which provides financial assist...
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The Rail Industry Learned Nothing from Lac-Mégantic, But US Residents HaveApr 16, 2022 11:00 pm - In response to Metra's recently filed objections to the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern rail merger, the Lake County Board stepped up by adopting a resolution in l...
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Lac-Mégantic Support for La Coalition Rail Safety Campaign, Woods & Wetlands Group - Sierra Club Illinois ChapterApr 16, 2022 11:00 pm - The citizens of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec, Canada suffered the horrific consequences of transporting high-risk oil on the rails on July 6, 2013. Nearly ten years since thi...
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Lake County sheriff's detectives seeking 18-year-old in child pornography caseApr 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Lake County Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking information on the whereabouts of a Wadsworth 18-year-old in connection with a child pornography investigation. A Lak...
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Canadian National plan to reduce train delays in Lake County gets support from boardApr 15, 2022 5:20 am - A plan by Canadian National Railroad that would reduce delays at crossings and improve commuter rail and freight service in Lake County has received another official end...
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Lake County property transfers for Feb. 2-4, 2022Apr 15, 2022 1:00 am - Antioch $457,000; 1181 Waterview Circle, Antioch; Sold on Feb. 2, 2022, by NVR Inc to Koustuv Maity $205,000; 22493 W Fairview Drive, Antioch; Sold on Feb. 2, 2022, by J...
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211 health and human services hotline system to expand beyond Lake CountyApr 15, 2022 1:00 am - An effort to expand the 211 health and human services information and referral hotline system beyond Lake County to other suburbs and parts of the state is underway with...