Wauconda
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3 roundabouts in Lake County’s 2026 construction programApr 03, 2026 7:52 am - Lake County’s affinity for roundabouts continues with three more to be built this summer but they are just another part of a full package of projects on tap this construction season.
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‘Just the start’: After losing 9th congressional race, Abughazaleh to keep campaign office open as aid and activity hubApr 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Unsuccessful in her recent congressional campaign, Kat Abughazaleh on Thursday revealed she’ll remain an active community organizer in the Chicago area.
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Riedy to retire after 22 years guiding Visit Lake County tourism initiativesApr 01, 2026 5:18 pm - After 22 years guiding efforts to make Lake County a well known place to see and experience, Maureen Riedy is retiring as president of Visit Lake County.
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Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.
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Forest Preserves Board approves two land acquisitionsMar 30, 2026 2:20 pm - On Wednesday, March 11, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved two land acquisitions totaling about 38.3 acres.
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A Pelican Palooza: Spring migration of enormous visitors sparks celebrationMar 29, 2026 12:00 pm - With the spring migration of American white pelicans in full swing across the region, a celebration of these enormous, large-billed visitors is about to launch in Fox Lake.
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X marks the spot: Trails crisscross through popular dog park in WaucondaMar 29, 2026 6:00 am - Trails crisscross for two people and a dog recently in the Lakewood Dog Park near Wauconda. This is one of five designated off-leash dog parks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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‘We’ve built a tremendous infrastructure’: Lake County Democrats chair won’t seek another termMar 27, 2026 11:58 am - Highland Park resident and former four-term state representative Lauren Beth Gash, credited as a force in flipping Lake County from red to blue, will not be seeking another term as Democratic Party chair.
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Lake County launches Green Business programMar 27, 2026 11:06 am - Lake County’s recently approved Green Business Program highlights businesses that adopt environmentally sustainable practices related to energy, pollution prevention, solid waste, transportation/air quality and/or water.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.