Waukegan
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Wadsworth man charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felonJun 26, 2025 11:44 am - A Wadsworth man who authorities said fled after threatening two people with a knife Wednesday was apprehended with the help of Lake County Sheriff's Office police dogs.
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‘People rely on us’: Don’t fret, household hazardous waste collection to resume in JulyJun 25, 2025 6:48 pm - A household chemical waste collection event scheduled Saturday at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County’s Gurnee facility has been canceled due to lack of storage space but the program will resume in July.
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The kids are alright: Lake County’s piping plover chicks nearing key milestoneJun 25, 2025 4:14 pm - While challenges lie ahead for three piping plover chicks hatched last week along Lake Michigan in Waukegan, the kids are doing alright, dedicated observers say.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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Round Lake blood drive aims to help local boy battling rare heart conditionJun 24, 2025 2:02 pm - On June 28, the Round Lake Fire Department will host a blood drive honoring Valerio, a resilient young boy with a a congenital heart defect who has depended on over 20 transfusions to survive.
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Best Bets: ‘Heroes and Villians’ exhibit inaugurates new gallery at Lake County’s Dunn MuseumJun 24, 2025 9:47 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum inaugurates its new gallery with “Alex Ross: Heroes and Villains,” actor/comedian Billy Gardell headlines Waukegan’s American Place Casino and illusionist Chris Funk performs at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights.
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‘The best outcome we could hope for’: Man believed missing in Fox Lake found safe in backyardJun 24, 2025 9:42 am - A 25-year-old man who had been reported missing in the waters of Fox Lake, prompting an overnight search, was found safe in his backyard Tuesday morning on a small residential island, police said.
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AT&T, Compudopt donate 650 laptops to Illinois Boys & Girls ClubsJun 23, 2025 5:40 pm - As part of its "Illinois Connectivity Week," AT&T is providing Boys & Girls Clubs across Illinois with 650 refurbished laptops to distribute to youth and families in need.
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Tell us about your craft fair or bazaar for the 2025 Fall Fun guideJun 23, 2025 9:48 am - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday events from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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Diplomacy needed in Israel-Iran conflict, Schneider says after Middle East trip — but he won’t rule out U.S. military actionJun 20, 2025 1:15 pm - The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran forced U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and three other American lawmakers to cut short a trip to the Middle East.