Lake County
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Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee MillsJul 16, 2025 11:06 am - Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.
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Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovers $615,000 in stolen dog food and treatsJul 16, 2025 10:48 am - The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovered roughly $750,000 worth of stolen property — including $615,000 in dog food and dog treats — at a business in Gurnee.
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‘We want to get him home’: Family stuck in Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgeryJul 16, 2025 8:46 am - A dream vacation for a Johnsburg couple has become a nightmare as they search for a way home following emergency brain surgery.
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Barrington could borrow $3 million to fund downtown makeoverJul 15, 2025 8:39 pm - Barrington officials discussed a proposal this week to pay for downtown streetscape improvements set to begin this year by borrowing $3 million over 15 years.
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District 214 puts prime Arlington Heights Road real estate up for sale, againJul 15, 2025 8:37 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is again trying to sell a vacant Arlington Heights office building amid expected costs for renovations to aging schools.
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Libertyville police seeking public’s help with recent vehicle break-insJul 15, 2025 8:21 pm - Libertyville police are seeking the public’s help to find whoever broke into several unlocked vehicles on the morning of July 11.
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Deer Park officials to talk electric scooter regulationsJul 15, 2025 6:36 pm - The Deer Park village board will meet as a committee of the whole Thursday to discuss electric scooter use in town.
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True Grit: Bike racing series ‘has become a summertime staple’ in suburbsJul 15, 2025 4:23 pm - The Chicago Grit — a series of bicycle races in 10 communities over 10 straight days — kicks off Friday delivering fun and energy from July 18-27.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.