Lake County
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Barrington on track with other communities toward renewing Canadian National quiet zoneJul 14, 2026 7:26 pm - Barrington is slated to take the lead among communities working to recertify a quiet zone along the Canadian National railroad corridor.
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Fall registration open at CLCJul 14, 2026 4:29 pm - Registration is open for fall classes at College of Lake County, offering affordable tuition, flexible course options and personalized support to help students take the next step toward a degree, certificate or transfer pathway. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 17.
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First phase of Barrington downtown streetscape nearly completeJul 14, 2026 4:18 pm - Barrington is nearing the finish line for the first phase of its downtown streetscape improvements. Village officials announced only the seating alcove on Cook Street and the northwest section of Park Avenue remain to be done.
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‘An inspiration’: Activist, teacher and rock mom Mary Morello has died at 102Jul 14, 2026 4:04 pm - Mary Morello, an international activist and retired Libertyville High School teacher who became known to generations of music fans as guitar virtuoso Tom Morello’s mom and biggest booster, has died.
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Playoff expansion creates opportunities for prep football teamsJul 14, 2026 3:21 pm - The number of IHSA playoff football teams will increase from 256 to 384 this season.
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Lake Villa woman charged in connection with death of her newborn son nearly 25 years agoJul 14, 2026 3:17 pm - A Lake Villa woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her newborn son nearly 25 years ago.
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Lake County seeks applicants for board of healthJul 14, 2026 2:55 pm - Applications are being accepted to fill four positions on the Lake County Board of Health.
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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New police chief takes over in MundeleinJul 14, 2026 12:24 pm - As the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Mundelein resident by a police officer continues, village officials on Monday publicly welcomed a new police chief.
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Fix for chronic flooding on Route 59 in North Barrington set to beginJul 14, 2026 12:09 pm - A project years in the making to address chronic flooding along Route 59 and neighboring streets in North Barrington is set to get underway.