Wauconda
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Search continues for missing person near Oak Spring Road and Des Plaines River TrailJul 31, 2026 1:33 pm - An hourslong water search for a reported missing person near Libertyville concluded about 4 p.m. Friday but a team of dogs continued to search the shoreline as evening neared.
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Townhouse community ready to roll on long inactive Solo Cup site in Highland ParkJul 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Development of the high-priority former Solo Cup site at 1700 Deerfield Road in Highland Park is officially underway.
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Investigation leads to murder charges in case of Mundelein-area man reported missing in NovemberJul 30, 2026 1:51 pm - Two Mundelein-area men are charged with the murder of a man reported missing in early November, authorities said Thursday.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Not what it once was, but still plenty of ag to show off and celebrate at Lake County FairJul 29, 2026 4:32 pm - A five-day celebration of rides, attractions, entertainment events and farming culture began Wednesday to mark the 97th year of Lake County Fair.
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Historical Alliance launches oral history project to preserve ‘Mid-Century Memories’Jul 29, 2026 12:34 pm - Lake County Historical Alliance launches "Mid-Century Memories," an oral history project capturing residents' stories from the 1940s-1980s as part of America's 250th commemoration. Local museums and historical societies are conducting interviews about daily life, work, school, and entertainment from this era. (Lake County Historical Alliance)
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Just keep watching: A few ideas to enhance summer birdingJul 29, 2026 9:38 am - July and August are typically a little slow for birding. Here are some ideas to keep your bird on until fall migration revs up around Labor Day.
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Libertyville immigration forum to unite community in support of immigrant neighborsJul 28, 2026 3:49 pm - A free public forum titled "From Education to Action: Understanding and Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors" will be held Aug. 8 at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville to educate residents about immigrant families in Lake County.
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Single-family, townhouse development in Hawthorn Woods to begin later this summerJul 28, 2026 2:58 pm - M/I Homes of Chicago LLC recently announced it closed on the acquisition of 56 acres on Old McHenry Road north of Route 22 for a new community adjacent to the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
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Home & garden calendar July 28-Aug. 8Jul 28, 2026 9:00 am - Make plans for upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like insects at night, Blanding’s turtle projects and more. Also where to find nature walks, garden shows and workshops.