Lake County
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Vernon American Legion Post 1247 supports two veterans’ organizationsAug 25, 2025 2:15 pm - Vernon American Legion Post 1247 is proud to support Midwest Veterans Closet and Fisher House at Lovell FHCC. Post 1247 recently presented them each with a check for $1,000 to assist in defraying the operating costs of these veterans-helping-veterans assistance organizations.
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See a Taylor Swift tribute, a legend reimagined and comedy gold at the James Lumber Center this fallAug 25, 2025 1:07 pm - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres.
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Bike the Drive a rare car-free ride on Lake Shore DriveAug 25, 2025 12:27 pm - The Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike the Drive event, coming up on Aug. 31, gives cyclists a chance to bike on Lake Shore Drive without cars.
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Parade, music, carnival highlight Buffalo Grove Days festivalAug 25, 2025 10:27 am - Buffalo Grove Days returns this week with plenty of ways to have fun, featuring live music, carnival rides, a parade, activities and contests.
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The orchard experience: Where to go for fall apple pickingAug 25, 2025 6:49 am - “Our apple crop is looking great this year,” said Sarah Bell, owner and manager of Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. Here are some suburban orchards where you can go apple picking.
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Suburban community college presidents among the highest paid in the stateAug 24, 2025 9:00 pm - Suburban community college presidents are among the highest paid in the 39-member Illinois Community College System.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Good game video can help these junior recruitsAug 24, 2025 5:00 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran writes about a handful of junior football players who will benefit from strong game video early this season.
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Search for missing swimmer near Highland Park suspended SundayAug 24, 2025 3:23 pm - The search for a swimmer who went missing Saturday in Lake Michigan near Highland Park was suspended Sunday after several hours without a recovery.
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Firefighters rescue two dogs from Grayslake house fireAug 24, 2025 9:55 am - Firefighters rescued two dogs while putting out at fire at a Grayslake home.
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Swimmer reported missing in Lake Michigan near Highland ParkAug 23, 2025 4:55 pm - Crews searched Lake Michigan near Highland Park for a missing swimmer Saturday.