Lake County
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Public hearing on proposed solar farm near Antioch continued againSep 19, 2025 7:24 pm - A public hearing regarding a proposed solar array on a farm field near Antioch has been continued for a third session after residents across the street made their case.
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Slain activist’s legacy sparks heated debate: Should Wheeling High honor Charlie Kirk?Sep 19, 2025 7:12 pm - Supporters and critics clashed over whether to recognize the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a distinguished alumnus at Wheeling High School.
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Pizza Ranch set to open first suburban location in Round Lake BeachSep 19, 2025 1:44 pm - The first Pizza Ranch franchise in the suburbs will open to the public Monday in Round Lake Beach.
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$1.2 million face-lift proposed for McHenry’s Cold Springs ParkSep 19, 2025 1:30 pm - Since Cold Springs Park was donated to the city of McHenry in 1994, there has been little development on the 46-acre parcel.A new proposal developed by the McHenry parks and recreation department, with the help of Hitchcock Design Group and resident input, would spend $1.2 million to enhance nature-based play areas and more.
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Jack O’Lantern World returns to Lake Zurich Sept. 26; second location opening in LemontSep 19, 2025 12:12 pm - Jack O’Lantern World, annually held in Lake Zurich and expanding this year to Lemont, will carve more than 10,000 pumpkins this year for visitors to come see between its two locations.
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Waukegan man faces child pornography chargesSep 19, 2025 10:20 am - A Waukegan man was charged with five counts of possessing child pornography after Lake County sheriff’s detectives received a tip from an email provider.
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Marcus Theatres hosts Gabby’s Big Screen Bash at three local cinemasSep 18, 2025 10:29 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 27, Marcus Elgin Cinema, Marcus Addison Cinema, and Marcus Gurnee Mills Cinema will all roll out the pink carpet for Gabby’s Big Screen Bash, a one-day celebration of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.”
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Iowa’s Gronowski sets win record, faces ultimate Big Ten challengeSep 18, 2025 9:49 pm - Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski, a Naperville native, tied an impressive record last week, and will lead the Hawkeyes against Rutgers on Friday.
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Girls volleyball: Vitullo, St. Viator ace difficult nonconference test vs. YorkSep 18, 2025 9:40 pm - In a match featuring two teams ranked among the top 15 in the Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20, No. 11 and host St. Viator rose to the occasion with probably its best...
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McHenry County Board gives raises to elected officialsSep 18, 2025 4:33 pm - McHenry County elected officials will be getting raises to kick off their next terms. The McHenry County Board approved the raises this week without discussion or a separate vote.