Waukegan
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Big upgrade for athletic facilities at College of Lake County’s Grayslake campusMay 12, 2026 5:58 pm - The entrance off Washington Street to the College of Lake County's main campus in Grayslake has been closed since April 1, but, as with any big project, the thought is the eventual benefit will offset the short-term inconvenience.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.
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Lake County authorities investigate officer-involved shooting in MundeleinMay 12, 2026 8:04 am - Lake County authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Mundelein that left a woman dead.
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.
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A change in plan: Long held property in Vernon Hills set for apartmentsMay 11, 2026 5:29 pm - Twenty two years after property was acquired east of Milwaukee Avenue to the Des Plaines River in Vernon Hills a project has been greenlighted for development, though for a different purpose than originally intended
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How to help ease challenges facing pollinators topic of programMay 11, 2026 10:08 am - “The Wings of Life: Pollinators” is the topic of the Green Drinks Libertyville meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pizzeria de Ville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Will soggy spring lead to summer surge for mosquitoes?May 10, 2026 8:45 pm - The suburbs may be in store for a mosquito surge this summer, as warmer and wetter weather sweeps through the area, according to a report from the pest-control company Terminix.
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Reinvesting in Main Street: Wauconda approves $15K for building facade workMay 08, 2026 7:23 pm - The exterior of an old building on a familiar corner in downtown Wauconda will be getting some attention with $15,000 in assistance from the village.
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World’s largest teddy bear to visit Waukegan Municipal BeachMay 08, 2026 4:06 pm - Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in a free public event at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Sea Horse Drive.
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Pen pups: Why more police dogs are going to work in jailsMay 07, 2026 6:12 pm - We’re used to seeing police dogs out on the street alongside officers and deputies, but these days a growing number of K-9 units are at work out of the public eye and behind steel doors in jails.