Lake County
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Warren Township hosts recycling event June 20-21 in GurneeMay 28, 2025 2:50 pm - Warren Township will host an electronics and textile recycling event, along with a good drive, from 1 to 7 p.m. June 20, and 9 a.m. to noon, June 21.
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Music from Broadway and film at Barrington concert June 1May 28, 2025 2:50 pm - A program of music from the Golden Age of Broadway and films is on tap at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St.
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Wheeling police issue 80 tickets for seat belt violations over holiday weekendMay 28, 2025 2:49 pm - Wheeling police issued 195 tickets during a traffic safety enforcement campaign over the Memorial Day weekend, the department announced Wednesday.
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Woman accused in hit-and-run that killed Island Lake man now also charged with DUIMay 28, 2025 1:16 pm - A McHenry woman accused of hiding her car after a fatal hit-and-run now also is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in the crash that killed 24-year-old Austin Stanek of Island Lake, according to court records.
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Wheeling Park District Commissioner trains at statewide seminarMay 28, 2025 1:14 pm - Claudia Fonseca, commissioner of the Wheeling Park District, recently attended the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ 2025 Boot Camp.
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Cary Cruise Nights ready for its 27th seasonMay 28, 2025 11:21 am - Cary Cruise Nights kicks off June 4 for its 27th year. The event celebrates community, history and downtown Cary's charm through a weekly classic car show and family-friendly atmosphere.
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‘It’s a great experience’: Final suburban speller eliminated in 8th round of Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 28, 2025 10:32 am - The last of four suburban spellers fighting for a chance to be the best in the nation was eliminated Wednesday in the eighth round of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Long Grove approves QuikTrip, hears plans for surrounding areaMay 28, 2025 9:59 am - Long Grove trustees granted preliminary approval for a QuikTrip gas station on a 15-acre parcel at Route 83 and Route 53 in a 4-2 vote Tuesday, despite resident opposition that included a petition with more than 900 signatures.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.