Vernon Hills
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Pedestrian struck by car in unincorporated Round LakeJul 05, 2025 2:25 pm - A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car crossing Fairfield Road near Nippersink Road in unincorporated Round Lake late Friday. Authorities say his injuries are not life-threatening.
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‘A rare gem’? This Chain O’ Lakes island is no paradise, but it can be yours for $200,000Jul 05, 2025 11:15 am - A small island for sale on Grass Lake near Antioch evokes visions of a warm breeze, a cool beverage on the beach and a relaxing break from the daily grind.
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Political payback? Deputy’s lawsuit alleges he was demoted for backing candidateJul 04, 2025 4:30 am - A decorated Lake County sheriff’s deputy is suing his boss and the county’s top lawyer in federal court, alleging he was demoted for backing a candidate they opposed in last year’s election.
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Will tariffs put a damper on future fireworks shows?Jul 03, 2025 10:02 pm - Relax fireworks fans, the dazzling displays you’ve come to love will take place this holiday weekend as planned (barring the rain forecast for Friday and Sunday). However, some warn that future displays may not be as spectacular if proposed tariffs go into effect against China, a primary fireworks supplier.
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‘Worth the wait’: After decade of planning, Oak Spring Road bridge over Des Plaines River opens in Libertyville TownshipJul 03, 2025 8:02 pm - Several involved in the early days of the Oak Spring Road bridge project in Libertyville Township have moved on but they and many others were noted Friday during the official opening of the $5.6 million structure over the Des Plaines River.
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.
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‘We’re adaptable’: Libertyville brothers shift focus to acai bowls, their third food-related venture in seven yearsJul 03, 2025 9:32 am - First it was Chrissoulas then West Side Ramen, but the two brothers behind those restaurants in downtown Libertyville recently left their familiar corner to open a completely different venture in Vernon Hills, and soon in Lake Geneva.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Drivers avoid serious injuries in rollover crash in GurneeJul 01, 2025 9:29 pm - A traffic crash about 7:35 a.m. Tuesday at Washington Street and Route 21 in Gurnee resulted in a rollover but no serious injuries.
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‘Great news for everybody’: New runway plan at Waukegan airport minimizes need for forest preserve landJul 01, 2025 7:31 pm - A proposed runway safety improvement project at Waukegan National Airport will be 1,000 feet shorter than originally envisioned and require a sliver rather than 52 acres of forest preserve property.