Lake County
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Quest Academy alumnus receives second Patent Award from Vedder PriceNov 05, 2025 11:07 am - Quest Academy has announced that Rayan Zaidi, Class of 2025, has received a Patent Award from Vedder Price for his invention, PyroShield. Rayan developed PyroShield during his eighth grade year at Quest Academy, demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovation, and technical skill.
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairsNov 05, 2025 10:41 am - Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.
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Home near Lake Villa left uninhabitable after Tuesday morning fireNov 05, 2025 9:23 am - A home in unincorporated Lake County near Lake Villa was left uninhabitable after a fire Tuesday morning.
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McHenry County sheriff won’t be opposed in 2026 GOP primary for reelection bidNov 05, 2025 9:22 am - McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman remains unopposed in his 2026 reelection bid after candidate filing closed this week.
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Holiday cheer: Paramount and Citadel theaters revive seasonal showsNov 05, 2025 8:57 am - It’s that time of year when theater companies deliver holiday treats, including “White Christmas” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora and “Miracle on South Division Street” at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest. Additionally, Theo Ubique presents the delightful satire “Urinetown,” newcomer Village Theater retells a Greek myth, and the national tour of “Hell’s Kitchen” stops briefly in Chicago.
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Pedestrian dead after being struck by SUV in LincolnshireNov 05, 2025 7:41 am - An 81-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV Tuesday evening in Lincolnshire.
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Vernon Hills toymaker gears up for Supreme Court fight over Trump’s tariffsNov 05, 2025 7:39 am - Rick Woldenberg’s Vernon Hills toymaking companies — Learning Resources Inc. and hand2mind Inc. — sued in April to invalidate the tariffs as exceeding President Donald Trump’s authority. The suit is now before the Supreme Court in one of the most economically important clashes in the country's history.
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Photo Gallery: Our best fall color photos of 2025Nov 05, 2025 6:30 am -
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Girls volleyball: Carmel reaches sectional final; Grayslake Central drops 3-set matchNov 04, 2025 10:46 pm - As match point came her way, teed up perfectly by setter Addi Smith from the other end of the net, Prairie Ridge outside hitter Adeline Grider had victory on her mind. Th...