Lake County
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Gurnee Mills presents Back-To-School Bash and school supply driveJul 15, 2026 1:45 pm - Gurnee Mills shopping center is helping families get back to school ready by welcoming a lineup of engaging events, new stores, exclusive retailer offers and convenient one-stop shopping for students, families and teachers.
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Arrest made in shooting that cut short Scoop WaukeganJul 15, 2026 1:40 pm - A Harvey man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for allegedly shooting a person he knew Saturday evening in a Waukegan parking lot, bringing an early end to the annual Scoop Waukegan car show and festival for thousands of people.
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Monthly ‘Forever Young’ senior luncheon continues to see growthJul 15, 2026 1:19 pm - The village of Round Lake Beach's “Forever Young” monthly senior luncheon continues to exceed expectations, providing local seniors with a welcoming place to connect, be entertained and learn.
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Woman charged in 2001 death of infant son released from custodyJul 15, 2026 12:24 pm - Lake County prosecutors did not seek detention for a 48-year-old Lake Villa woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant son nearly 25 years ago.
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‘Unconscionable breach of trust’: District 70 fires teacher accused of possession of child sex abuse materialsJul 15, 2026 11:51 am - A tenured Libertyville Elementary District 70 teacher facing charges related to possession of child sexual abuse materials was fired Tuesday by the school board.
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Take flight: Try bird watching in your forest preservesJul 15, 2026 11:23 am - Birdwatching gives you front-row seats to compelling scenes of local wildlife like blackbirds, ducks and herons.
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‘Like a festival with bike racing’: Chicago Grit series combines cycling competition with family funJul 15, 2026 10:42 am - The Chicago Grit presented by SRAM comes to nine suburbs and Chicago’s Fulton Market District over 10 straight days, from July 17-26.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
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Theater spotlight: Joey Fatone leads national tour of jukebox tuner ‘& Juliet’Jul 15, 2026 8:47 am - Joey Fatone plays Lance in the national tour of “And Juliet,” Highland Park’s Uptown Music Theater revives “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and Woodstock Shakespeare Players stages “A Bit O’ The Bard: Fair And Foul.”
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15-year-old girl on e-bike suffers life-threatening injuries in Libertyville crashJul 15, 2026 8:04 am - Two 15-year-old girls riding an E-bike were injured, one seriously, in a crash involving an SUV Tuesday night in Libertyville.