Lake County
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‘Exciting, but bittersweet’: Wheeling aquatic center won’t open this summer because of constructionJan 20, 2026 10:02 am - Wheeling’s Family Aquatic Center won’t open as usual this summer because a planned multimillion-dollar replacement should be underway.
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Barrington-area economic summit set for Feb. 18Jan 20, 2026 6:40 am - The State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit is set for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington.
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James Colella set to join North Barrington village boardJan 19, 2026 6:02 pm - North Barrington resident James Colella is slated to be appointed to an open seat on the village board.
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Metra stops provide ‘natural opportunity’ for communities to share eventsJan 19, 2026 5:59 pm - Frozen Fest this Saturday in downtown Libertyville will be a first for the village’s recreation department but it will be its second partnership with Fox Lake using Metra as a draw.
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Who had last week’s top prep basketball performances?Jan 19, 2026 3:06 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menuJan 19, 2026 2:45 pm - Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.
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Lake Zurich Police Sergeant Graduates from Prestigious Staff and Command SchoolJan 19, 2026 2:19 pm - The Lake Zurich Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Sergeant Eric Bereza from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.
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Stevenson High School Student awarded in O’Malley Foundation National Concerto CompetitionJan 19, 2026 2:06 pm - Adlai E. Stevenson High School junior Oliver Mah was named the Overall MYAC Senior Division Winner and Strings Winner of the O’Malley Foundation National Concerto Competition, one of the largest and most prestigious in-person youth concerto competitions in the United States.
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TLC hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 19, 2026 1:49 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2026 Amateur Photo Contest, which is held in conjunction with its annual Art of the Land fundraiser in October.
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An Afternoon of Story, History and Community: Profiles in ExcellenceJan 19, 2026 1:38 pm - The 43rd annual Profiles in Excellence event will be held from 3-5 pm, Sunday, Feb. 1, at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago. The theme this year is “Origin Stories.”