Lake County
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‘Unimaginable loss’: Glenview police officer killed in Barrington crashFeb 16, 2025 11:21 am - A Glenview police officer on his way to work was killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Barrington, department officials confirmed. Officer Robert Fryc, 43, had been with the department since 2007 and just 12 days ago was honored by Glenview’s village board for helping to save the life of a fellow officer last summer.
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Noble pursuit: Father passed passion for wrestling to Warren’s defending state champFeb 15, 2025 5:57 pm - Warren sophomore Caleb Noble will try to win a second state wrestling title next weekend in Champaign. His passion for the sport can be traced to the frustrating high school finish of father, Derrick.
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The Biz Week That Was: Joann closing stores; Brazilian steakhouse, other eateries plannedFeb 15, 2025 2:13 pm - Fogo de Chao Brazilian steakhouse opening near Woodfield Mall in April The Chicago region’s fifth Fogo de Chao Brazilian steakhouse is expected to open in April acro...
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‘It was a huge thing’: Viking Park master plan will include recognition of its namesake historyFeb 15, 2025 12:19 pm - Viking Park in Gurnee was developed 50 years ago but reminders of its past are still evident and recognition of its namesake origins will have a place in an ongoing master plan.
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Lake County sheriff’s police dog nabs burglary suspectFeb 15, 2025 10:53 am - A man accused of committing an overnight burglary at a Grayslake-area tavern was apprehended by Lake County sheriff’s deputies with the help of canine officer Duke.
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Fat tire bikes allow cyclists to keep riding all winterFeb 15, 2025 9:30 am - Bike tracks on snowy sidewalks? If the tracks are 3-4 inches wide, you can bet a fat tire bike, aka “fattie,” or fat bike, is on the prowl, pedaled by someone who won’t take snow for an answer.
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A banner night: Christie brothers honored at halftime of Rolling Meadows win vs. Buffalo GroveFeb 14, 2025 11:17 pm - It was a night of celebrations in Rolling Meadows on Friday. The Mustangs welcomed home NBA stars Max and Cameron Christie. The brothers, who are on a break during the NB...
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Boys basketball: Red-hot Stevenson routs Lake Zurich, clinches share of NSC titleFeb 14, 2025 10:37 pm - Wow. Whoa. Take your pick. Stevenson's boys basketball team elicited plenty of both reactions in its 64-37 defeat of visiting Lake Zurich in North Suburban Conference act...
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Boys basketball: High-flying Antioch stymies Grayslake NorthFeb 14, 2025 10:34 pm - Teddi Wetu had an open invitation to join the Antioch dunk party early in the fourth quarter Friday night. The Sequoit Slammers included Jack Majerowski with a pair, Jaso...
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Barrington Hills trustee to fill McConchie’s seat representing Illinois’ 26th Senate DistrictFeb 14, 2025 7:07 pm - Barrington Hills Village Trustee Darby Hills has been appointed as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District.