Lake County
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CLC’s Strategic Plan launched at State of the CollegeOct 03, 2025 6:33 pm - College of Lake County put its new 2030 Strategic Plan in the spotlight at the Sept. 25 State of the College event. The celebration with local leaders, students and community members featured CLC’s strong partnerships, recent accomplishments and bold vision for the future.
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October adventures await at home of ‘World’s Largest’ Corn MazeOct 03, 2025 6:00 pm - Chances to check out the “World’s Largest” Corn Maze — and all of the other fun to be had — at Richardson Adventure Farm draw to a close the weekend before Halloween.
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Niche 2026: Woodlands Academy gets another ‘A+’Oct 03, 2025 5:47 pm - or the seventh year in a row, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart gets the top grade for its faith-based education of young women.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus Announce 2025-26 SeasonOct 03, 2025 5:41 pm - The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus have announced their 2025-26 season. With support from the Waukegan Park District, the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus continue to be a longstanding tradition in the community, offering a unique musical experience for individuals of all ages.
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Lake Forest Academy moves into top 10 among U.S. boarding schoolsOct 03, 2025 5:29 pm - Lake Forest Academy continued its upward trend in the national rankings and was named the No. 1 private school in Illinois for the third consecutive year as Niche announced the 2026 edition of its Best Schools rankings earlier this week.
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Former Prospect High employee charged with $37,000 school credit card theft for Home Depot purchasesOct 03, 2025 4:31 pm - The former building and grounds supervisor at Prospect High School was charged with theft of government property on allegations of using a school district credit card to make more than $37,000 worth of purchases at Home Depot, authorities said.
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Harry Potter experience brings touch of magic to the suburbsOct 03, 2025 4:28 pm - Nestled in a wooded area amid cornfields and camping grounds in western Lake County, a magical path entices eager young wizards and witches, and muggles alike to immerse themselves in the mythical world of Harry Potter.
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Bodies in motion: Chicago dance season filled with anniversaries and milestonesOct 03, 2025 2:56 pm - The 2025-26 dance season around Chicago is full of notable milestones and anniversaries. There are several premieres and revivals among the Windy City’s famed dance companies that specialize in ballet, modern and folk dance traditions.
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Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents detain multiple protesters outsideOct 03, 2025 1:26 pm - Federal agents detained multiple people Friday near an immigration facility outside Chicago that has frequently been targeted by protesters during President Donald Trump's administration’s surge of immigration enforcement this fall.
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Municipal flag with new design soon to fly in WheelingOct 03, 2025 1:06 pm - A redesigned municipal flag soon will fly at Wheeling village hall and elsewhere in town.