Waukegan
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Free grocery distribution today in WaukeganApr 18, 2024 8:57 am - A free popup grocery distribution for 700 households will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, 3106 Belvidere Road (Route 120) in Waukega...
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New agreement for Lake County deputies includes new hire, longevity bonusesApr 17, 2024 8:08 pm - Three-year pact example of how Lake County wants to attract, retain employees Hiring and longevity bonuses for the first time will be available to Lake County sherif...
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Lake County Art League Celebrates 90 YearsApr 17, 2024 4:20 pm - Born in 1934, the Lake County Art League will be exhibiting art and the league’s history throughout 2024.
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High residential home prices here to stayApr 17, 2024 12:02 pm - In March 2024, detached home prices in the Chicago suburbs were up 9.3% from the same time the previous year, continuing their steady climb upward with no signs of slowing down.
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‘We’ve been looking to do this for some time’: Lake County Housing Authority gets access to Lake Zurich water, sewerApr 16, 2024 6:40 pm - 2.6-acre property would remain outside village zoning jurisdiction Municipal sewer and water will be made available to an unincorporated property just outside Lake Z...
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How police, fire departments help first responders cope in the wake of tragediesApr 16, 2024 5:24 pm - Fifteen years ago today, Shelly Engelhardt, her daughter Amanda and son Jeff experienced an unimaginable tragedy when Amanda’s then-boyfriend - in a jealousy-fueled attack - stabbed to death three Engelhardt family members in their Hoffman Estates home. They weren’t the only ones traumatized. The heinous attack also affected first responders, including Kasia Cawley, one of the Hoffman Estates police detectives assigned to the case. “It always stays with you,” said Cawley, now Hoffman Estates chief of police. “You’re never going to forget it.”
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Things to do April 19-25: BoDeans, Fear No Art, Earth Day events and moreApr 16, 2024 12:27 pm - Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.
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New ecosystem restoration group for young people to host May workdaysApr 15, 2024 8:25 pm - It’s the “Year of the Peregrine,” according to the Chicago Ornithological Society, which is marking the 25th anniversary of the peregrine falcon being voted in as the off...
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Lake County sheriff’s deputy escapes injury as passing car strikes squadApr 15, 2024 8:02 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy escaped injury Sunday night when a passing car struck the deputy’s stopped patrol vehicle, and nearly the deputy, in Deer Park, authorities...
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Fear No Art Festival celebrates 25 years April 19-20Apr 15, 2024 1:51 pm - The art disciplines come together for an annual two-day celebration this April at the Fear No Art Festival.