Vernon Hills
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Largest gift in CLC history as $6 million fuels student successJan 05, 2026 1:48 pm - The College of Lake County has received a transformational $6.065 million gift from Schreiber Philanthropy.
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Thinking big: Libertyville-based Bath Concepts refreshes identity, plans expansionJan 05, 2026 10:08 am - Libertyville-based Bath Concepts, which started in a garage and has become a leading manufacturer of bathroom remodeling products, is marking 25 years with a refreshed identity and a big expansion.
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Tree of light: Chabad spreading branches throughout suburbsJan 04, 2026 8:51 am - A branch of Hasidic Judaism, with roots in 18th century Eastern Europe, is spreading throughout the Chicago suburbs and reaching places one wouldn’t normally associate with Judaism.
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Entertainment venues, grocery stores and more on tap for suburbs in 2026Jan 02, 2026 8:52 am - Pickleball courts, child day care facilities, data centers and restaurants have been popping up or proposed throughout the suburbs but they won’t be the only newcomers in 2026.
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Why is it called Half Day Road? Learn about that and other surprises at the Lake County History SymposiumJan 01, 2026 5:35 pm - History buffs and those with a general curiosity can learn how researchers separate myth from fact during the upcoming Lake County History Symposium.
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Hundreds plunge into Lake Michigan for annual Waukegan charity eventJan 01, 2026 2:17 pm - More than 500 participants plunged into Lake Michigan Thursday for the 27th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.
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The Week in Pictures gives you our favorite photos from the end of DecemberDec 31, 2025 10:12 pm -
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Lake Zurich police squad struck while officer was conducting a traffic stopDec 31, 2025 5:02 pm - A McHenry woman faces driving under the influence and other charges after police say she struck a Lake Zurich squad car Tuesday night while the officer was conducting a traffic stop.
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Why so many trees are being removed along Route 22 in KildeerDec 31, 2025 4:29 pm - Tree removal along Route 22 between Quentin Road and the Kemper Lakes office park in Kildeer has raised the curiosity of motorists but it’s only advance work for a long-planned project with no set schedule.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2025Dec 30, 2025 3:57 pm - The top finishers in December’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from ferocious to serene.