Wauconda
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Inspired by curling, a made-up sport called burling has become an unlikely hit in WaucondaFeb 10, 2022 4:15 am - Among the cornucopia of events this weekend at Wauconda Winterfest is a homegrown phenomenon that improbably has exceeded expectations and continues to grow. Born of win...
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Lake County considers options for second round of federal relief fundingFeb 10, 2022 12:00 am - The books are closed on $121 million in federal CARES Act funds and Lake County officials now are considering how best to allocate the second injection of COVID relief m...
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Lake County seeking applicants for health crisis response teamsFeb 10, 2022 12:00 am - County's new mobile mental health program is funded by state grant
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Despite student protests, mask mandates in place at several Lake County schoolsFeb 10, 2022 12:00 am - Despite anti-mask mandate protests lead by high school students in Mundelein, Gurnee, Libertyville and Vernon Hills, school officials said they will keep masking policie...
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Test private wells to ensure safe drinking waterFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - A properly constructed and maintained water well can provide many years of trouble-free service, but over time, wells can deteriorate or become damaged, allowing surface...
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Illinois Extension: Trim trees, shrubs in the dormant season for stronger, healthier plantsFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Throughout the growing season, gardeners and arborists talk about the benefits of pruning woody ornamentals while they are dormant, and that time is almost here. "Prunin...
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Archdiocese of Chicago making masks optional for suburban schools starting ThursdayFeb 09, 2022 12:00 am - The Archdiocese of Chicago will make masks optional for students in most of its suburban Catholic schools beginning today. Greg Richmond, superintendent of schools for t...
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Democratic Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor switching parties for reelection runFeb 09, 2022 12:00 am - The story has been updated to reflect that the $2 million used by Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor for vote-by-mail improvements was from American Rescue Act funding...
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Lake County launches task force to combat human traffickingFeb 09, 2022 12:00 am - Lake County law enforcement officials and community leaders announced a new task force Wednesday that aims to free those being forced into labor or commercial sex work a...
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Applications available soon for rental assistance waiting listFeb 07, 2022 10:00 pm - The Lake County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will be open from 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, (or until the waiting...