Lake County
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Antioch teacher teaches top five in national competitionApr 15, 2026 3:44 pm - Brianna Emerson, a second grade teacher and Antioch native, has surged into the "Top 10" in the national America’s Favorite Teacher competition.
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Whiskers, feathers and fur coming to Lake Zurich’s Mainstreet GalleryApr 15, 2026 2:52 pm - Mainstreet Gallery is getting ready for a tail-wagging and whisker twitching experience this April.
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MainStreet Libertyville appoints interim chief, looks to strengthen partnershipsApr 15, 2026 2:22 pm - Main Street Libertyville, the nonprofit volunteer organization that since 1989 has championed and organized activities in the downtown area, has a new leader and focus.
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Lake Villa District 41 steps into the spotlightApr 15, 2026 1:34 pm - On April 8, the student bodies of Palombi Middle School and Thompson Elementary School took center stage, welcoming an impressive guest list of educators and dignitaries from across Illinois and beyond.
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Cereal Box Domino Challenge becoming serial event for Indian Grove, Hersey studentsApr 15, 2026 12:10 pm - The dominoes fell the right way as students from two school districts partnered to provide cereal for needy families this week.
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Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog jointsApr 15, 2026 11:29 am - Stan’s Donuts and the Girl Scouts have teamed up on a Samoa-inspired doughnut available through May 12. Plus, Kebab Bey opens Friday in Lombard and, thanks to readers, there are more suggestions for where to get a legit Chicago-style hot dog.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination ratesApr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
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McHenry County friends create bookstore on wheelsApr 15, 2026 9:04 am - The business idea came to Jacquee McLeod and Cassi Hunn while the two McHenry County women were in a Florida pool. Their families — including their husbands and two children each — were vacationing together, and the two longtime friends were talking about their dream of jointly running a bookstore. On that day last June, mobile bookstore Here for the Plot was born.
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Boys volleyball: Warren’s firepower too much for CarmelApr 14, 2026 9:15 pm - Host Carmel Catholic had its hands full when the Corsairs faced Warren in nonconference boys volleyball action Tuesday night in Mundelein. The Blue Devils (7-2) built a c...