Lake County
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3 suburban spellers test mettle at 101st Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 26, 2026 10:45 am - Three suburban contestants, two of them veterans, are representing their respective counties at this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Family in deadly Wonder Lake house explosion sues NicorMay 25, 2026 5:40 pm - The family of Sandra Patnaude, killed when her Wonder Lake house exploded on May 17, filed a lawsuit Friday against utility company Nicor Gas.
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Suburbs in 60 secondsMay 25, 2026 3:13 pm - Learn about stopping scams: A representative from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will talk about stopping scams and identity theft prevention in Des ...
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High Five: Looking at the top prep sports events this weekMay 25, 2026 1:53 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep sports events this week.
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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Volo Museum receives mysterious ‘Knight Rider’ speeding ticket in New York – for car on display at museumMay 24, 2026 11:13 am - Volo Museum staff members are scratching their heads over how the iconic car from the hit 1980s TV show “Knight Rider,” on display in their museum, was caught on camera speeding in New York City.
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Boys water polo: Stevenson wins thriller to return as best in IllinoisMay 23, 2026 9:12 pm - The drought is over for the Stevenson boys water polo team. The Patriots held off Brother Rice in the final four seconds as Stevenson won the state title game 10-9 at Bar...
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Girls water polo: Spieth, Stevenson continue dominating run with another state championshipMay 23, 2026 9:04 pm - Stevenson’ Olivia Spieth went out in style Saturday. Spieth scored 9 goals to lead the Patriots to the girls water polo state championship 16-11 past York at Barrington. ...
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Live painting classes part of Barrington Art FestivalMay 23, 2026 5:47 pm - Create your own painting or check out the work of other artists at the 17th annual Barrington Art Festival.
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Barn consumed by fire near Huntley, crews stop spread to nearby buildingsMay 23, 2026 5:35 pm - A barn near Huntley was consumed by fire Friday.