Waukegan
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CEJA workforce hubs deliver hope, but will they deliver jobs?Apr 06, 2026 1:36 pm - Of the 805 students who have graduated from CEJA workforce hubs, only 124 had found employment in the renewable energy sector or adjacent industry as of March 2026, according to figures supplied to Capitol News Illinois by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, a rate of roughly 15%.
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Waukegan Park District accepting applications for 2026 American Independence ParadeApr 06, 2026 1:17 pm - The Waukegan Park District is accepting online applications for the 2026 American Independence Parade, which will step off at noon on Sunday, June 28, traveling north on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive.
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‘Kids love being in his class’: Middle school teacher blends hands-on instruction with real-world experienceApr 06, 2026 9:40 am - Bryan Henley is a student favorite for his hands-on, future-focused courses at Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa.
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‘You can’t write this script’: How a small bible college found a ‘miracle building’ for its new Long Grove campusApr 04, 2026 11:30 am - Leaders of Dayspring Bible College and Seminary describe a former corporate headquarters in Long Grove as a miracle building that will house a new campus.
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‘A very prayerful experience’: Hundreds follow living Passion play through suburban streetsApr 03, 2026 5:18 pm - Believers followed living reenactments of Jesus Christ’s final hours on Good Friday, with dramatic street processions in several suburbs.
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Open house on Envision 2050, Lake County’s long-range roads, paths and transit planApr 03, 2026 5:10 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation invites the public to an open house for Envision 2050, its long-range plan.
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Alleged use of AI to generate pornographic images investigated at Lake Zurich High SchoolApr 03, 2026 4:40 pm - A criminal investigation regarding alleged use of AI by Lake Zurich High School students to generate and share pornographic images using the likeness of other students has been ongoing for weeks.
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Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old sonApr 03, 2026 2:44 pm - A 42-year old woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering her six-year old son who became unresponsive after being placed in a cold shower for an extended time.
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Occupant escapes house fire in RiverwoodsApr 03, 2026 10:14 am - A person escaped uninjured Thursday from a house fire in Riverwoods.
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3 roundabouts in Lake County’s 2026 construction programApr 03, 2026 7:52 am - Lake County’s affinity for roundabouts continues with three more to be built this summer but they are just another part of a full package of projects on tap this construction season.