Lake County News
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Barrington considers installing cameras to read license plates
Jan 25, 2023 5:00 AM - The Barrington village board is expected to vote Feb. 13 on a plan to install license plate reading cameras at 12 locations in town, where they would take snapshots of passing vehicles to capture their make and model, license plate information and any unusual or unique features. -
Second woman to become Rotary International president
Jan 26, 2023 3:42 PM - Stephanie Urchick, a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, will become the second woman to take office as president of Evanston, Illinois-based Rotary International on July 1, 2024. -
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographers
Jan 26, 2023 12:45 AM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is held in conjunction with its annual Art of the Land fundraiser in November. -
Salute, Inc. celebrates 20 years of helping military families
Jan 25, 2023 12:05 PM - In most years, the annual Salute, Inc. Fundraising Party draws a dedicated, fun-loving crowd of supporters. But 2023 isn't most years -- it's the 20th anniversary of the local nonprofit and the Feb. 25 event promises to attract a full house at Meridian Banquets. -
Natural areas in Hoffman Estates now bird, butterfly sanctuaries
Jan 25, 2023 11:49 AM - Twenty-eight Hoffman Estates Park District's (HEParks) natural areas are now Certified Bird & Butterfly Sanctuaries by the Illinois Audubon Society. -
CLC alumna uses business degree to benefit comedy industry
Jan 25, 2023 11:18 AM - Comedy was never a field Leanne Linsky expected to get into as a career. -
As 'Groundhog Day' movie marks its 30th year, Woodstock revels in the rewind
Jan 25, 2023 11:12 AM - Sure, Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell were the stars. But around these parts, everyone knows it was Punxsutawney's picturesque stand-in that stole the show. And, as townspeople here prepare once again to relive their early February appointment with a weather-predicting marmot, organizers of Woodstock Groundhog Days are pulling out all of the stops. -
Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove postponed due to warm weather
Jan 25, 2023 6:17 AM - An unseasonably warm January has caused the 118th annual Norge Ski Jump to be postponed until February, organizers said on Tuesday. -
Bail set for 2 suspects in thefts at Motor Werks
Jan 24, 2023 8:37 PM - Two parolees charged with stealing vehicles from a Barrington auto dealer were ordered held Tuesday on $100,000 cash bond.
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Round Lake Beach police searching for person who broke into paint store
Jan 24, 2023 6:02 PM - Round Lake Beach police have asked the public for help in identifying the person who broke into the Sherwin-Williams store at 184 W. Rollins Road early Tuesday morning.
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