Wadsworth Lifestyle
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Record-breaking warmth giving way to rapid cool downDec 26, 2019 12:00 am - It didn't take long for temperatures to break a 48-year-old Chicago weather record Thursday with a mark of 57 degrees. Once the clock struck midnight, it already was tw...
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Grayslake woman's ornaments give a big holiday boost to those who need oneDec 25, 2019 5:00 am - A Barbie ornament snuggled in her purse on Christmas Eve 2007 was meant for Lyzzi Elliott's own tree. But it never made it that far. Instead, it became a special holiday...
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Schneider donates air miles to charityDec 23, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, is donating more than 57,000 frequent flyer miles earned through congressional travel to a charity benefiting military tr...
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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The Lake County Community Foundation Hosts "Engage Lake County: A Community Conversation to Inspire Action" In Observance of National Poverty Awareness MonthDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - For some, Lake County, Illinois is synonymous with the affluent suburbs of Chicago's North Shore, yet this is a far cry from the reality that many of the communities tha...
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Holiday Light Contest Editor's Choice Winner: Lake CountyDec 17, 2019 5:00 am - Shaun Albeck of 791 S. Sienna in Round Lake is the Daily Herald Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice winner in the Lake County area for 2019. Q: How long have you been...
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Lake County treasurer coordinating new toy driveDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim is launching "Treasurer's Toy Drive" for charity this month. Toys can be donated at the treasurer's office in Waukegan, as well as at th...
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Historic collections at Dunn Museum in Libertyville tell Lake County's storyDec 05, 2019 5:00 am - Many from Lake County have vivid memories of visiting Glen Rock Beverage Company in Waukegan, before a party or family gathering, to fill up a wooden case with an assort...
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How Round Lake 'Supermom' helps parents in Spanish-speaking communityNov 28, 2019 5:00 am - For those who know her now as a "Supermom" and a rock in the Round Lake Area School District 116 community, it's hard to imagine Merced Alfaro as she was when she first ...
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Round Lake area Shop with Cop donations soughtNov 26, 2019 12:00 am - Round Lake Park and area police officers with Lake County reserve deputies on Dec. 9 will escort children in need on a Christmas present shopping spree, allowing them to...