Lake County
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‘A very busy summer’: Extensive improvements ahead for Bangs Lake marinaFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - Four years after buying an established marina on Bangs Lake, the Wauconda Park District’s master vision for the property fronting Route 176 is primed to take shape.
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Prosecutor: Round Lake Beach boy hit with belt, deprived of food before deathFeb 08, 2026 2:48 pm - An 8-year-old Round Lake Beach boy had been beaten repeatedly with a belt and deprived of food for days leading up to his death Friday, a prosecutor said Sunday during the initial court appearance for the child’s mother and her boyfriend.
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State police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in WaukeganFeb 08, 2026 9:13 am - The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit will head up the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in Waukegan.
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Bringing the country together, one pancake at a time: Political discussion group disagrees agreeablyFeb 08, 2026 3:00 am - A group that meets regularly in Schaumburg is proving you can disagree politically without being disagreeable.
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Girls wrestling: Wheeling wins Hampshire regional championshipFeb 07, 2026 10:31 pm - Wheeling won the Hampshire girls wrestling regional championship with 175.5 points, with Huntley placing second.
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Girls basketball: Grayslake Central enjoys big finish against WaucondaFeb 07, 2026 8:11 pm - Grayslake Central went on a 14-1 run en route to a 45-30 NLCC girls basketball victory against Wauconda.
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Mother, boyfriend charged with murder of Round Lake Beach 8-year-oldFeb 07, 2026 6:36 pm - A Round Lake Beach woman and her boyfriend have been charged with murder following the death of her 8-year-old son, authorities announced Saturday.
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Girls wrestling: Schaumburg claims third straight regional title; Warren wins at Grayslake CentralFeb 07, 2026 6:33 pm - A roundup of Saturday’s girls wrestling regionals around the suburbs.
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Might as well jump: Olympian Bickner looking to soar after getting his start in the suburbsFeb 07, 2026 3:35 pm - Into ski jumping from an early age, Wauconda native Kevin Bickner seeks big air in his third Winter Olympics.
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$12.5M secured for range of projects in 10th District communitiesFeb 07, 2026 12:58 pm - More than $12.5 million has been secured by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider for 15 community projects throughout the 10th Congressional District.