Lake County
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Fox River Grove teen accused of DUI in fatal McHenry crash will remain behind barsJul 29, 2025 3:11 pm - An 18-year-old man accused of being intoxicated during a crash that killed two other young people in McHenry has been ordered to be held in jail pending his trial on aggravated DUI charges.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Kiddie Academy breaks ground in Vernon HillsJul 29, 2025 1:03 pm - Kiddie Academy, which provides educational child care, recently broke ground on a new franchise location at 320 N. Fairway Lane in Vernon Hills.
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Lake Zurich priest again on leave amid child abuse allegationsJul 29, 2025 12:48 pm - A Lake Zurich priest thrice accused — and cleared — of child sexual abuse has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Chicago amid new allegations.
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Lake Zurich conducting biannual community surveyJul 29, 2025 12:16 pm - Lake Zurich is asking residents to part in the 2025 Community Survey.
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Mundelein adding EV charging stations to downtown parking lotsJul 29, 2025 11:07 am - Owners of electric vehicles should be able to charge those batteries at municipal parking lots in Mundelein later this year — for a fee.
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Driver of car pulled from Cary pond cited for leaving scene of accidentJul 29, 2025 8:17 am - A car was removed from a pond in Cary late Monday, and the driver has since been located unharmed, officials say.
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Eyes, not iPads, sparked Priester’s turnaround with BrewersJul 28, 2025 9:00 pm - When the Brewers traded for right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester on April 7, it felt like a desperate move by a team that was beset by injuries to the pitching staff.
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‘A challenging proposal’: After considerable input Pulte housing plan gets green light in LibertyvilleJul 28, 2025 7:07 pm - After extensive review and hours of discussion over six public meetings, village leaders gave the go ahead to a plan by Pulte Home Company to address what are said to be the most pressing housing needs in Libertyville.