Lake County
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Meet with congressional staffer at Wheeling library on Oct. 1Sep 18, 2026 9:47 am - A staffer from U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s office will be at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling on Oct. 1.
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Ravinia announces major renovation of historic Martin TheatreSep 18, 2026 8:17 am - The 122-year-old Martin Theatre at Ravinia in Highland Park will be getting “significant enhancements” thanks to a $38 million gift from the Negaunee Foundation — the largest in Ravinia’s history — Ravinia Festival announced Wednesday.
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Rookie cop began her first shift at 6 p.m. Six hours later, she delivered a babySep 17, 2026 7:32 pm - Kelsey Watson was just six hours into her very first shift as a Grayslake police officer when a call came in that a woman was in labor at home. Minutes later, the rookie cop was delivering a newborn baby girl into the world.
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Annual Race to Zero run/walk fundraiser supports survivors of sexual violence and their familiesSep 17, 2026 6:46 pm - Runners, walkers, families and community members are invited to participate in the Race to Zero 5K Run and 1-mile family walk on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Independence Grove F...
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Mundelein Fire Department to host open house on Sept. 27Sep 17, 2026 6:37 pm - Residents are invited to attend an open house at the Mundelein Fire Department’s main station on Sept. 27.
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Grocery store workers team up to fight food insecuritySep 17, 2026 6:06 pm - Hundreds of volunteers from Mariano’s and Roundy’s stores gathered Thursday in Gurnee for the Stuff-a-Palooza 2026 Hunger Relief Bag Packing Event.
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Judge orders Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing teen to remain in jailSep 17, 2026 5:57 pm - A 41-year-old Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy will remain in custody while her case is pending, a Lake County judge ordered Thursday.
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‘Much more than a building’: Buffalo Grove showcases new state-of-the-art fire stationSep 17, 2026 5:22 pm - Buffalo Grove’s Fire Station 25 at 505 W. Dundee Road had its grand opening Wednesday, and one thing stood out: the village’s commitment to the health and safety of its firefighters. The result, officials said, promises to benefit the residents.
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ this fallSep 17, 2026 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall. NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in th...
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Lake County voters to decide on sales tax to pay for school improvementsSep 17, 2026 4:30 pm - Voters throughout Lake County will be asked Nov. 3 whether a 1% sales tax should be imposed to be used exclusively to improve school facilities or to hire school resource officers and mental health professionals.