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A freight train blocked traffic for 7 hours. Grayslake leaders call it a 'significant problem.'Jan 23, 2020 12:00 am - A freight train that stalled in Grayslake early Thursday blocked vehicle traffic at two crossings with state highways for nearly seven hours, creating extensive and frus...
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How to get water alerts in Lake CountyJan 23, 2020 12:00 am - Residents and businesses who receive water services from the Lake County Public Works Department can receive notifications of boil water orders, water main breaks, servi...
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A Facebook post leads to suspect in Round Lake-area burglariesJan 23, 2020 12:00 am - A man who lives near Round Lake was charged Wednesday with burglary and theft for stealing tools and then trying to sell them on Facebook Marketplace, authorities said. ...
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Fox Lake-Round Lake chili cook off SaturdayJan 23, 2020 12:00 am - The annual Fox Lake-Round Lake Rotary Club chili cook off will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at American Legion Post 703, 703 N. U.S. Route 12 in Fox Lake. Admis...
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The Power of Collective Impact Takes Center Stage at Engage Lake County: A Community Conversation to Inspire ActionJan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Nearly 200 philanthropists, civic leaders, change-makers and community members gathered at the University Center in Grayslake on January 16 for Engage Lake County: A Com...
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Orangetheory Fitness Studios of Illinois join Australia Day fundraising efforts Jan. 26Jan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Orangetheory Fitness studios of Illinois announced a statewide Australia Day fundraising effort in support of bush fire disaster relief programs. The "Make It Rain for A...
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Best bets: Ventriloquist Terry Fator tours to Waukegan's Genesee and Aurora's ParamountJan 22, 2020 5:28 am - Such characters! Celebrated comic ventriloquist and Las Vegas stalwart Terry Fator tours with his merry menagerie of puppets to two area locations this weekend: first at...
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Waukegan man charged with DUI in fatal 2019 crash into township assessor's officeJan 22, 2020 12:00 am - A 37-year-old Waukegan man faces multiple felony charges alleging he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when his car crashed into the Benton Township Assesso...
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Libertyville attorney chosen as new Lake County judgeJan 22, 2020 12:00 am - Christopher M. Kennedy of Libertyville has been chosen to serve as an associate judge in Lake County, court officials announced Wednesday. Kennedy will fill the vacancy ...
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Congressman to honor Vietnam-era veteransJan 22, 2020 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider will honor veterans from the Vietnam War era next month in Lake Forest. The event is set for 2 p.m. Feb. 29 at American Legion Post No. 264, 801...