Waukegan Lifestyle
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2020 George Bridges Virtual 5K Run/WalkAug 12, 2020 11:00 pm - The Waukegan Park District invites the public to participate in the 2020 George Bridges Virtual 5K Run/Walk. In its fifth year, the race will be a unique experience in ...
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Northern Illinois Hosta Society hosts online auction and plant sale Aug. 26-30Aug 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Hostas and other shade plants will be the main attraction at the Northern Illinois Hosta Society online auction and plant sale beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 thr...
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Mark your calendar: 19 events to celebrate the 19th Amendment, honoring 100 years of women's right to voteAug 06, 2020 11:00 pm - Aug. 26 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Here are some related events taking place throughout the suburbs — and vir...
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How native orchids grow in Lake County Forest PreservesAug 06, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series looking at native orchids found in Lake County. Watch for the next part that will feature native orchid identificat...
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Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation has placed and installed a total of 43 drug disposal and collection boxesAug 04, 2020 11:00 pm - In 2010, the SAVE A STAR Drug Awareness Foundation (SAS) took the initiative to develop and implement one of the very first drug disposal and collection programs in the ...
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Waukegan company hands out 50,000 face masks and hands sanitizerAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been changed to correct information about the company's headquarters. Medline is headquartered in Northfield. A large group of Medline...
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Volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies - and a toyJul 29, 2020 1:00 am - Every student at North Elementary School in Waukegan will benefit from the generosity of two Vernon Hills toy companies and the Kids In Need Foundation. Employees of Lea...
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Lake County allocates $75 million more in federal COVID relief fundingJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - By Mick Zawislak Aside from a reserve for contingencies, all of Lake County's $121.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds have now been earmarked to help residents,...
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Free trees offered to Waukegan residentsJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - A new grant allows 100 qualifying Waukegan homes to have a tree planted in the front yard for free. Fifty more are being planted in public spaces. These trees have a ret...
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Girl Scout Cookies back for limited time!Jul 19, 2020 11:00 pm - After a four-month hiatus, Girl Scout Cookies are back for a limited time beginning July 13. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is relaunching the 2020...