Lake County
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Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan SavannaJun 10, 2026 6:43 pm - Lake County forest commissioners approved a finding that a runway replacement project at Waukegan National Airport will not adversely affect the adjoining Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.
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‘Twenty years to grow and 20 minutes to cut down’: Barrington streetscape improvements irk someJun 10, 2026 1:49 pm - The owner and manager of a downtown Barrington building are upset that a mature tree was cut down during the village’s streetscape improvements around Cook Street Plaza.
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Northwest suburban minister charged in $2 million fraud schemeJun 10, 2026 12:28 pm - A Northwest suburban minister is charged with defrauding church members of at least $2 million.
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Bicyclist dead after being struck by freight train in GrayslakeJun 10, 2026 12:28 pm - A female bicyclist was struck and killed by a freight train in Grayslake Tuesday night.
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Lake County seeking residents to serve on ethics commissionJun 10, 2026 12:04 pm - Lake County is seeking residents to serve on the county's Independent Ethics Commission.
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Families on the Fairway event Friday in GurneeJun 10, 2026 11:25 am - The Village of Gurnee, Gurnee Park District and Bittersweet Golf Club will hold the annual Families on the Fairway event from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the golf club, 875 Almond Road.
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From piping plovers to giant kelp, environmental film fest dives deep into natureJun 10, 2026 11:21 am - From the piping plovers by the shores of Lake Michigan to the giant kelp forests of New Zealand, 30 short and full-length films exploring humans’ impact on the environment will be featured at the inaugural Little Fort Environmental Film Festival in Waukegan.
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Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup actionJun 10, 2026 9:51 am - The World Cup is finally here, and bars and restaurants around the suburbs have their TVs queued, and food and drink specials ready for soccer fans.
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Prospect Heights Park District to host meeting on Country Gardens Park improvementJun 10, 2026 9:36 am - The Prospect Heights Park District invites residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting regarding the Country Gardens Park improvement project on at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the park at 901 N. Schoenbeck Road.
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The 400 Club: Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasersJun 10, 2026 9:31 am - Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers, some of whom have seen 400 or more bird species in our state.