Lake County
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Stop the presses: No. 1 North Central is changing quarterbacksSep 11, 2025 6:00 pm - No. 1-ranked North Central has used two starting quarterbacks over the past eight seasons, but now the job is open. Who will be under center when the Cardinals open the season Saturday?
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‘One of a kind’: Young suburbanites remember Charlie Kirk as mentor, friendSep 11, 2025 5:01 pm - Suburbanites with ties to the Turning Point USA organization are mourning Charlie Kirk the day after his assassination.
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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‘Much-needed relief’: Gurnee board approves 40-unit workforce housing planSep 10, 2025 5:26 pm - Opportunities for low- to moderate-income renters seeking a place in Gurnee will be expanding with approval this week of a 40-unit “workforce housing” apartment development.
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Celebrate Fall at Gorton Center’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 18 in Lake ForestSep 10, 2025 2:49 pm - Gorton Center will host its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18. Enjoy an evening of food, drink and entertainment, all in support of Gorton’s cultural and educational programs.
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Veteran artists, performers and writers invited to enter annual Lovell Federal Health Center Veterans Creative Arts FestivalSep 10, 2025 2:36 pm - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is seeking submissions for its 2025 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival highlights the artwork, creative writing and musical talents of area veterans.
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Charlie Kirk, Turning Point founder and Wheeling High School alum, assassinated at Utah college eventSep 10, 2025 2:14 pm - Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says.
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Yet another Democrat steps into 9th Congressional District race; that makes 18Sep 10, 2025 2:05 pm - An Evanston economist has joined the race to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as Illinois’ 9th District representative in Congress. True to his profession, Democrat Jeff Cohen said he’s running because people across the largely suburban district are concerned about their finances.
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Almost Home Foundation’s Strays to Stars Concert to be held Sept. 17 at Kelsey Road HouseSep 10, 2025 1:47 pm - Almost Home Foundation will hold their second annual Strays to Stars Concert, featuring the songs of Tony Ocean. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Kelsey Road House, at 352 Kelsey Road, in Lake Barrington.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.