Lake County
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Buffalo Grove recognizes resident volunteer effortsAug 06, 2025 12:03 pm - Buffalo Grove recognized three residents this week through its Caring Community Program, which celebrates individuals who embody the community's values through exceptional service and dedication.
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Registration now open for Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots RunAug 06, 2025 11:51 am - Anyone looking to radiate a little early Christmas spirit is invited to visit jeepsontherun.com, where registration is now open for the 13th annual Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run and after-party scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Motorcyclist severely hurt after striking pole, police car in Barrington HillsAug 06, 2025 9:49 am - A motorcylist was severely injured late Tuesday when he hit a utility pole and then a police vehicle in Barrington Hills.
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National Night Out events draw big crowds throughout the suburbsAug 05, 2025 8:07 pm - Elgin and many other communities throughout the suburbs celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday.
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The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombingAug 05, 2025 7:43 pm - The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 10-16Aug 05, 2025 6:01 pm - Upcoming events like garden tours, plant swaps, talks on trees, flowers, and more. Also info on native plant sales, museum exhibits, and open gardens.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.
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Board rebukes Wauconda trustee for comments made as a passenger during traffic stopAug 05, 2025 5:04 pm - The Wauconda village board has rebuked one of its own for comments and behavior to police during a traffic stop as “inappropriate and unbecoming” of a village trustee.
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‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookieAug 05, 2025 4:50 pm - Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.
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Gurnee police warn of scammers impersonating officersAug 05, 2025 12:27 pm - Gurnee police are warning of a phone scam involving people impersonating village police officers and threatening residents with arrest unless they pay fake fines.