Lake County
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Hitting a peak: Lift hill connection made at 180 feet for newest roller coaster at Six Flags Great AmericaFeb 12, 2025 2:53 pm - The final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop was made at 180 feet, representing the highest point of a new roller coaster being built at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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Photo Gallery: Blanket of snow covers the suburbsFeb 12, 2025 2:03 pm -
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Vernon Area Library collects prom dress donations Feb. 22 to March 23Feb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Visitors to the Vernon Area Public Library are encouraged to drop off new or gently used formal dresses, dress shoes and other prom-appropriate accessories Feb. 22 through March 23.
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MCC concert series to feature hits from the ’80s and beyondFeb 12, 2025 1:02 pm - Maureen Christine and Michael Bazan will perform "Music From the 1980s and More" at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium on Feb. 16.
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Big pawprints to fill: Lake sheriff’s new police dog is Dax’s sonFeb 12, 2025 10:26 am - A hero police dog's son steps into his paws to take over the family business of catching bad guys with his dad's old partner.
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Spotlight: Metropolis stages concert version of ‘Mary Poppins’Feb 12, 2025 9:21 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages a concert version of “Mary Poppins;” the stage version of “Clue” opens at the CIBC Theatre; Citadel Theatre revives Lauren Gunderson’s teen two-hander “I and You” this week in Chicago area theater.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 16-22Feb 12, 2025 12:22 am - Sustainable landscaping, the environment, seedlings sale and more.
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Water system upgrades planned in unincorporated Wildwood area near GrayslakeFeb 11, 2025 8:17 pm - Water system upgrades in the unincorporated Wildwood area east of Grayslake are set to continue with federal funding secured last year.