Lake County
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‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 yearsMay 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
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2025 Jeep Gladiator the grand prize in Jeeps on the Run raffleMay 12, 2025 12:08 pm - Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fox Lake is donating a 2025 Jeep Gladiator Sport as the grand prize in this year’s Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fundraising event.
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Andy Burke sworn in as Lake Barrington village presidentMay 12, 2025 11:45 am - The village of Lake Barrington recently held a swearing in ceremony for its newly elected Village President Andy Burke.
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Fox Lake dealership donates vehicle for Jeeps on the Run raffleMay 12, 2025 11:43 am - The folks who put together the Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run already are excited about the 2025 event.
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Children sickened after being given drug-laced candy at Wheeling parkMay 12, 2025 7:54 am - Wheeling police are searching for a woman wanted for possibly giving at least four children candy authorities believe was laced with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
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‘Not our typical audience’: CLC’s Urban Farm Center envisioned as community assetMay 11, 2025 9:00 pm - Construction of a modern growing operation is about to get underway in downtown Waukegan with a mission beyond food production.
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‘Life’s an adventure’; Barrington village president reflects on 20-year tenureMay 11, 2025 4:20 pm - As Barrington Mayor Karen Darch steps down after 20 years as village president, she can see the fruits of her three decades of public service.
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Police: Plainfield man found with roosters, cockfighting gearMay 11, 2025 10:23 am - A Plainfield man faces multiple felony charges after police in McHenry County said he was found in possession of six roosters, cockfighting equipment and nearly $10,000 in cash.
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Vernon Hills residents displaced after car crashes into townhousesMay 10, 2025 7:13 pm - Residents of two townhouses in Vernon Hills were displaced this morning after a car crashed into their homes.
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Girls water polo: Stevenson stays perfect heading into postseasonMay 10, 2025 3:43 pm - Stevenson’s girls water polo team continued its run to perfection Saturday. The Patriots (30-0) swept their three opponents Saturday at the Stevenson Invitational to keep...