Waukegan
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Protecting oak trees – and the birds that rely on them – is aim of USDA grant programFeb 26, 2024 12:16 pm - To replenish the oak tree population in the Chicago-area collar counties and beyond, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service is providi...
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AgeGuide announces grant funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025Feb 26, 2024 12:03 am - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, is soliciting letters of interest from nonprofit and local government organizations qualified to receive fed...
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ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons adds Lake County to its service areaFeb 25, 2024 6:06 am - ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, a Chicago-based provider of professional fire and water damage restoration and specialty cleaning services in the Chicago area, is ad...
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Like old times, Warren soars to regional titleFeb 23, 2024 9:17 pm - This one felt like old times. It wasn't Brandon Paul vs. Jereme Richmond, but Warren and Waukegan brought some familiar intensity to the Almond Campus gym in Gurnee. Ther...
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Proposed state budget includes $1 million for Route 53 corridor greenway master plan in Lake CountyFeb 21, 2024 5:34 pm - Supporters of creating a greenway out of land acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension in Lake County are celebrating a $1 million allocation for the project in Gov. J...
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Things to do Feb. 23-29: Chicago Golf Show, cat show, ‘The Magic of Motown’ and moreFeb 20, 2024 2:57 pm - Mark your calendars for the Chicago Golf Show, the Lincoln State Cat Club benefit show, and several events celebrating Black History Month and more this weekend.
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Lego heaven comes to Lake CountyFeb 18, 2024 4:51 pm - The Lake County Fairgrounds became Lego heaven this weekend as Brick Fest Live brought more than 1 million plastic construction toys for fans of all ages to enjoy. The ev...
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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Beach Park man charged in 9-year-old’s stabbing denied pretrial releaseFeb 17, 2024 11:39 am - A Lake County judge Friday denied pretrial release for a Beach Park man charged in connection with the stabbing of a 9-year-old child. Demetrius Fisher, 30, of the 3800 b...
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10 suburban Burger King locations to be transformed under new ownershipFeb 15, 2024 12:10 pm - Burger King Franchisee MJG Enterprises, LLC has acquired 10 Burger King restaurants in Illinois. This is part of the brand’s “Reclaim the Flame” strategy announced in September 2022.