Lake County
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Grant Community High product Kazlausky signs off with Air Force baseballAug 14, 2026 1:39 pm - A product of Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Mike Kazlausky recently announced his retirement as baseball coach at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, ending a distinguished coaching career.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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SummerFest to take over downtown Grayslake SaturdayAug 14, 2026 5:50 am - Enjoy music, food trucks, games and more in Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center with Grayslake SummerFest on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansionAug 13, 2026 6:12 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.
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‘Almost a finished building’: Buffalo Grove’s new fire station nearly ready for unveilingAug 13, 2026 3:54 pm - Buffalo Grove’s new fire station on Dundee Road is on track for its grand opening.
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Playground, walking path and other upgrades planned for Riverside Park in LibertyvilleAug 13, 2026 3:52 pm - A recently approved master plan calls for upgrades to a neighborhood park along the Des Plaines River in Libertyville.
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Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des PlainesAug 13, 2026 9:10 am - The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.
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Fremont Elementary District 79 parent selected to fill school board vacancyAug 13, 2026 9:09 am - Courtney Wilhelm Billittier was appointed this week to fill a vacancy on the Fremont Elementary District 79 school board.
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Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advanceAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - A refresh for the public portion of Gurnee village hall is on track with the approval this week of a construction manager for the pending project.
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Finger lickin’ fun: Little Bear Ribfest is back in Vernon Hills with music, BBQ, funAug 13, 2026 5:46 am - Music, barbecue and fun return to Vernon Hills when the 15th annual Little Bear Ribfest gets cooking Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in the Century Park Arboretum.