Lake County
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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.”
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Olympic skater credits Saint Viator with helping him along the wayJan 19, 2026 1:20 pm - Danny O’Shea and his partner, Ellie Kam, won the silver medal in pairs figure skating at the 2026 U.S. National Championships, on their way to being named to the U.S. team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Woodlands Academy named to 2025 college-prep honor rollJan 19, 2026 1:09 pm - The College Board recently announced that Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart has earned a place on its AP School Platinum Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year.
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Fare increases proposed for McHenry County rideshare, dial-a-ride servicesJan 19, 2026 12:25 pm - People who use McHenry County’s MCRide dial-a-ride service and MCRide Connect, a subsidized rideshare program launched in 2024, might be paying a little more for their rides in the next couple of months.
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Two Advocate Health Care nurses honored at Chicago Bears playoff gameJan 19, 2026 12:04 pm - Two of Advocate Health Care’s top nursing professionals were recognized at Soldier Field on Sunday as the Chicago Bears’ special guests during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony.
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2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’Jan 19, 2026 11:51 am - Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in downtown McHenry were left uninhabitable by a fire Sunday afternoon.
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Rooted in nature: Preservation Foundation leader looks to the futureJan 19, 2026 11:46 am - For Betsy Hough, nature is more than scenery; it’s essential to her story.
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Wheeling Park District completes planning and design phase for new outdoor aquatic CenterJan 19, 2026 10:36 am - The Wheeling Park District has completed the planning and design phase for a new outdoor aquatic center to replace the existing Family Aquatic Center.
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Endeavor Health awards $8.1M to help partners meet increasing needJan 19, 2026 10:15 am - Endeavor Health in Evanston recently announced $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area.
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Kane County aims to train 2,000 people in mental health first aidJan 18, 2026 8:45 pm - You are worried about a friend. Something they are saying or doing makes you wonder if they are having a mental health problem. But what can you do? Perform mental health first aid.