Waukegan
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Lego heaven comes to Lake CountyFeb 18, 2024 4:51 pm - The Lake County Fairgrounds became Lego heaven this weekend as Brick Fest Live brought more than 1 million plastic construction toys for fans of all ages to enjoy. The ev...
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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Beach Park man charged in 9-year-old’s stabbing denied pretrial releaseFeb 17, 2024 11:39 am - A Lake County judge Friday denied pretrial release for a Beach Park man charged in connection with the stabbing of a 9-year-old child. Demetrius Fisher, 30, of the 3800 b...
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10 suburban Burger King locations to be transformed under new ownershipFeb 15, 2024 12:10 pm - Burger King Franchisee MJG Enterprises, LLC has acquired 10 Burger King restaurants in Illinois. This is part of the brand’s “Reclaim the Flame” strategy announced in September 2022.
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Man who made bomb threat at Lake County special needs school faces chargesFeb 15, 2024 9:56 am - A man who called in a bomb threat to a Lake County school district in January has been identified and charged, Lake County sheriff’s officials said. About 1:30 p.m. on Ja...
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Four people rescued as Highland Park woman charged with multiple counts of human traffickingFeb 14, 2024 10:57 am - Four people including an infant were rescued, and a Highland Park woman was charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and involuntary servitude involving a case t...
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New interactive map shows available and planned shared-use paths in Lake CountyFeb 13, 2024 4:46 pm - Information on short and long-term path and transportation projects available at Lake County Division of Transportation site With biking and other outdoor activities...
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Things to do Feb. 16-22: Chicago Auto Show, RV and Camping Show, The Drifters and moreFeb 13, 2024 12:55 pm - The Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the Chicago RV and Camping Show in Rosemont, The Drifters performing at North Central College and Brick Fest Live in Grayslake are just a few entertaining events happening this weekend.
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Sound check: SNÜZFEST, Johnny Cash (sort of) and new Nora MarksFeb 13, 2024 12:25 pm - Grab your jammies for the SNÜZFEST pop-punk pajama party in the city or catch “Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience” at the Genesee Theatre this weekend.
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Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project first freshwater restoration to meet gold standardFeb 12, 2024 1:07 pm - The Waterfront Alliance on Tuesday announced the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project is the first freshwater restoration to achieve WEDG® (Waterfron...