Waukegan
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Official: Evacuation underway when deadly Waukegan blast occurredMay 06, 2019 1:00 am - Sensing that something was going wrong, managers at a Waukegan manufacturing plant were working to evacuate employees moments before a deadly blast Friday night, a fire ...
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Woodlands Academy Hosts Free Fine Arts Evening May 17May 05, 2019 11:00 pm - An evening to enjoy student drawing, painting, ceramics and photography exhibits, along with Spring Concert performances by the school's choirs and orchestra following t...
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Third worker found killed in Waukegan plant explosion; one still missingMay 05, 2019 1:00 am - The body of a third worker killed in a fiery explosion at a Waukegan manufacturing plant was found Sunday and another person remains missing after rescuers spent the day...
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2 dead, 2 missing in Waukegan plant explosionMay 04, 2019 1:00 am - Two are dead and two others are still missing after a late Friday explosion at a manufacturing plant on Waukegan's northwest side. Rescuers recovered one body Saturday, ...
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Everyday heroes to be honored in new Round Lake Beach parkMay 04, 2019 1:00 am - In a grassy area near the Round Lake Beach police station, a maple tree has been planted as a focal point of a planned community spot to honor local heroes. Heroes Grove...
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U.S. senators, representatives ask for air testing in Lake CountyMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - Lawmakers from Illinois have asked a federal agency to monitor air quality at two Lake County business to see if carcinogenic emissions exceed safe levels. The request ...
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Drug reduction march May 18May 03, 2019 1:00 am - Saturday, May 18, is the new date for the Lake County Young Marines' drug demand reduction march. The march will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Gurnee police department, 100 ...
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Port of Blarney opens with new menu featuring Caribbean, Cajun foodMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - New cuisine is coming to the Chain O' Lakes for the start of boating season. Blarney Island owner Rob Hardman said the Port of Blarney at 27843 West Grass Lake Road wil...
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Explosion at Waukegan chemical plant sends 4 to hospital; 3 workers missingMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - A "ground-shaking" explosion late Friday night in an industrial area near the border of Gurnee and Waukegan sent at least four people to the hospital. Authorities are on...
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Woodlands Academy musicians win gold in PhillyMay 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart received several top honors at the WorldStrides OnStage Heritage Festival April 27-28 in Philadelphia. Gold awards were won by th...