Waukegan
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Man killed in Saturday crash in Round Lake Beach identifiedJun 08, 2026 5:54 pm - A man police said was killed in a crash after attempting to flee a traffic stop Saturday night in Round Lake Beach has been identified as 39-year-old Hector Guzman of Grayslake.
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Despite village approvals, legal action expected against Grayslake data centerJun 08, 2026 4:58 pm - Pushback to a planned data center in Grayslake has intensified with a lawsuit in the works amid a steady stream of social media posts and calls for residents to get informed and make their views known.
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Lake County Sheriff’s K9 teams earn top honors, qualify for national competitionJun 08, 2026 11:17 am - Two Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 teams earned top honors and qualified for national competition after competing in the 2026 United States Police Canine Association Region 5 Certification Trials, Patrol Dog Trial, and Detection Dog Trial in Evansville, Indiana.
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The Biz Week That Was: Work begins on Waukegan casino, fierce demand leads to surging home pricesJun 06, 2026 1:27 pm - Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facility Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Cas...
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Waukegan Park District hosts 35th annual Fishing DerbyJun 03, 2026 2:29 pm - The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 35th Annual Fishing Derby from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Bevier Park, 2255 W. York House Road.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competitionMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.