Lake County
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Allen J. Lynch plaque installed at Gurnee Veterans MemorialJun 01, 2026 3:20 pm - The village of Gurnee recently unveiled the permanent home of the Allen J. Lynch plaque at its new location at Veterans Memorial, outside the Gurnee Police Department. The plaque stands as a lasting tribute to his service and Medal of Honor story, ensuring it will be shared with generations to come.
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D21 welcomes new assistant principals for Holmes, Cooper for 2026-27Jun 01, 2026 2:41 pm - As Community Consolidated School District 21 continues to evolve its middle school leadership model, two new assistant principals will join the administrative teams at Holmes and Cooper for the 2026-27 school year.
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Helmet fittings, helicopters and Teddy bear care return to Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center Children’s Health and Safety FairJun 01, 2026 2:22 pm - Physicians, nurses and first responders offer hands-on lessons designed to keep kids safe and active.
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Libertyville’s NSDAR chapter awards its Outstanding Cadet MedalJun 01, 2026 1:59 pm - On May 6, the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Peg Pracht and National Defense Chairwomen Natalie Hilberg presented and awarded a DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal, campaign bar and a certificate signed by NSDAR President General Ginnie Sabastian Storage.
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Police: 15-year-old boy was behind wheel of SUV that crashed into Fox Lake auto body shopJun 01, 2026 1:17 pm - A 15-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a speeding SUV that crashed into a Fox Lake auto body shop early Saturday morning, police said Monday.
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Improv Playhouse’s live radio theater event celebrates America’s anniversaryJun 01, 2026 1:02 pm - As America approaches its historic 250th Anniversary, Improv Playhouse is proud to announce the world premiere of Voices of Liberty, an original live radio theater celebration of the American story, opening Flag Day weekend and continuing through Juneteenth and Libertyville Days festivities in downtown Libertyville.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Construction of luxury homes in Long Grove to begin in summerJun 01, 2026 9:14 am - Construction of 20 customizable, single-family homes at Karen’s Corner in Long Grove is set to begin this summer.
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‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competitionMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.
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After towns reject flag requests, advocates put signs of Pride in storefrontsMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - Supporters of the Pride flag flying outside suburban village halls are still lobbying mayors and trustees to raise the rainbow colors, but local businesses, community groups, churches and residents have taken up the banner in the meantime.