Lake County
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Cannabis dispensary proposal in Libertyville withdrawnMar 05, 2026 3:06 pm - An application to locate a cannabis dispensary in the former Baker’s Square store at 1195 S. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville has been withdrawn.
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28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools awardMar 05, 2026 2:49 pm - Illinois honored 28 schools — including 11 suburban public and private schools — with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. JB Pritzker established the statewide award program after President Donald Trump’s administration abolished the national equivalent. At the event, 15 public and 13 private K-12 schools received awards for academic excellence.
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Whole Foods coming to The Clove in Buffalo GroveMar 05, 2026 1:54 pm - Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith announced Thursday Whole Foods is coming to The Clove.
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Indoor mini-golf, trampoline park, more coming this year to Gurnee MillsMar 05, 2026 1:33 pm - Indoor minigolf and a trampoline park are among new offerings opening this year at Gurnee Mills.
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Girls basketball: A scouting report for the IHSA Class 3A and 4A semifinalsMar 05, 2026 12:20 pm - Scouting Friday’s IHSA Class 3A and Class 4A girls basketball semifinals.
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Will cricket-focused eatery join Wheeling’s Restaurant Row?Mar 05, 2026 11:33 am - Plans for a proposed restaurant that would feature cricket simulators will be presented for a public hearing Wednesday in Wheeling.
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Pilot killed when single-engine plane crashes near DeerfieldMar 05, 2026 7:18 am - The pilot of a small plane was killed when a single-engine aircraft clipped the roof of a townhouse near Deerfield late Wednesday and crashed into the ground.
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Boys basketball: Late run sinks Wauconda in loss to DeerfieldMar 04, 2026 10:07 pm - Wauconda lost to Deerfield 65-56 in a Class 3A boys basketball sectional semifinal on Wednesday night.
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Cook circuit clerk’s proposal would create county depositories for willsMar 04, 2026 7:23 pm - Instead of an old file cabinet in the basement, or tucked away in a closet, Illinois residents should be able to store their wills in a secure county-run depository.
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Court ruling removes Lake County Board challenger from ballotMar 04, 2026 6:41 pm - The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 took a turn Wednesday when a court ruling that, barring a successful appeal, removes the challenger from the ballot.