Lake County
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Zion man charged with domestic battery, attempted murderJan 17, 2026 11:44 am - A Zion man is in custody after Lake County sheriff’s deputies say he strangled a woman and wrapped a belt around her neck following an argument. The woman is in critical condition, according to authorities.
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After HoursJan 17, 2026 11:26 am - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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‘We still have plenty’: Retailers making sense of penny’s slow deathJan 17, 2026 11:15 am - Some businesses are rounding off cash transactions, others with high credit card transactions are unfazed after U.S. Mint discontinued penny production.
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Boys basketball: Mobley, Hoffman Estates finish with a flurry to top Buffalo GroveJan 16, 2026 10:38 pm - Chris Mobley helped Hoffman Estates steal a win Friday. Mobley came up with two huge steals and then converted them to baskets to finish with 22 points to help the Hawks ...
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Boys basketball: Grayslake Central bounces back from tough loss with impressive win over LibertyvilleJan 16, 2026 10:09 pm - After losing by three points at Wauconda Wednesday night, host Grayslake Central came out fired up for its nonconference boys basketball game against Libertyville Friday ...
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Boys basketball: Fremd trio shines againJan 16, 2026 9:58 pm - These days on the area prep hardwoods there is a triangle of terror that opposing teams are having trouble dealing with. They are Fremd's senior trio of forwards in 6-foo...
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‘A giant’ and ‘friend’ of Vernon Township, former state senator Bill Peterson diesJan 16, 2026 3:47 pm - Longtime Vernon Township supervisor and former state Sen. William E. “Bill” Peterson Jr. of Long Grove died Jan. 11 at age 89 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
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Learn about plans for Wheeling Family Aquatic Center overhaulJan 16, 2026 3:43 pm - The Wheeling village board on Monday, Jan. 19, will review the latest renovation plans for the Wheeling Park District’s Family Aquatic Center.
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Sales tax in Deer Park to remain 8%Jan 16, 2026 3:36 pm - The overall sales tax on goods purchased in Deer Park will remain 8% until at least 2031.
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Barrington High alum Liam Starnes returns to ‘Jeopardy!’ for Tournament of ChampionsJan 16, 2026 3:25 pm - A Barrington High School alum who found success on “Jeopardy!” last year will be featured in Monday’s episode.