Waukegan
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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:42 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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‘They’re basically saving our wonderful community’: Sylvan Lake dam modification finally underwayJun 22, 2024 4:00 pm - After years in the making, a $3.4 million project to modernize the 100-year old Sylvan Lake dam is underway.
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Investigation continues into skeletal remains found near Illinois Beach State ParkJun 22, 2024 3:06 pm - Authorities continue testing of the still unidentified skeletal remains found June 17 near the entrance of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park near Zion.
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Federal report on ethylene oxide air levels near two Lake County factories released for public commentJun 22, 2024 4:30 am - A report on ethylene oxide measured near Medline Industries in Waukegan and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee has been released for public comment.
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Rejuvenator used to extend road lifeJun 21, 2024 4:44 pm - A glue-like pavement rejuvenator will be applied to newly completed road surfaces in Lake County to extend their lives by as long as five years. The maltene-based pavemen...
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Freedom Classic 5K run/walk in MundeleinJun 21, 2024 4:41 pm - The 45th annual Freedom Classic 5K run/walk kicks off at 8 a.m. July 4 from the Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road in Mundelein. The route goes through scenic Loc...
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Deer Park adding surveillance cameras that target license plates to its streetsJun 21, 2024 1:18 pm - Roadside surveillance cameras that take photos of passing cars and their license plates are coming to Deer Park.
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First indicator of West Nile virus reported in Lake CountyJun 21, 2024 11:52 am - First indicator of West Nile virus this season reported in Lake County
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‘This could have ended in disaster’: Sheriff’s Marine Unit rescues teens adrift in Lake MichiganJun 20, 2024 2:58 pm - Two teens who were paddle boarding and adrift in Lake Michigan with no life vests or phones were rescued Wednesday by the Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Unit.
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Coroner IDs teen girls killed in personal watercraft crash on Chain O’ LakesJun 20, 2024 2:25 pm - Two teens killed when the WaveRunner they were riding collided with a boat on Lake Marie near Antioch have been identified.