Lake County
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Should Mundelein enact a 1% grocery tax to replace disappearing state fee?Aug 23, 2025 10:27 am - Mundelein officials on Monday will discuss whether to create a 1% municipal grocery tax that would replace a state tax set to be eliminated Jan. 1.
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Rebuilding motorcycles offers Libertyville firefighters a new way to cope with stressAug 22, 2025 7:23 pm - Looking for new ways to support the well-being of its 45-member crew, the Libertyville Fire Department recently joined an innovative program that has members rebuilding motorcycles together.
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District 116 to explain impact of $11 million budgeting errorAug 22, 2025 5:23 pm - The first public explanation of how an $11 million budgeting error in Round Lake Area Unit District 116 was made and challenges that follow will be presented Monday.
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Scenic trail stretch added to Ray Lake Forest PreserveAug 22, 2025 4:55 pm - A new trail section recently opened at Ray lake Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
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Des Plaines Fire Department to switch 911 servicesAug 22, 2025 4:32 pm - Emergency calls for the Des Plaines Fire Department will be handled by a different dispatch service starting as soon as next year.
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After earlier attempt, District 214 inks sale of Arlington Heights property for $5.55MAug 22, 2025 4:24 pm - The Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board votes to sell a prime Arlington Heights property to a developer for $5.55 million, despite resistance from some board members who believe the value may only rise in the future.
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Mundelein business in line for village grantAug 22, 2025 4:13 pm - A Mundelein business could receive a $4,706 grant from the village to help pay for a smoke detection and alarm system.
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the CCL/ESCC Purple DivisionAug 22, 2025 1:53 pm - Benet Redwings 2024 record: 7-4, 3-0 (CCL/ESCC Purple champion) Coach: Patrick New 2025 schedule: Aug. 29 Hillcrest; Sept. 5 at Glenbard North; Sept. ...
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Equipment and photo opps at Vernon Hills public works open houseAug 22, 2025 12:33 pm - The Vernon Hills Public Works department is hosting an open house for residents to learn about the equipment and skills required to maintain the village's infrastructure....
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Grand finale of concert season features Lara Bell at Lehmann MansionAug 22, 2025 12:26 pm - The grand finale of the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners live music in the parks concert season features singer/songwriter Lara Bell blending country and folk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Lake Villa.