Lake County
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Boys basketball: Lake Zurich’s surprise Tosh run ends with loss to Fenwick in semifinalsDec 30, 2024 10:13 pm - When Fenwick won York’s Jack Tosh Holiday Classic for the only time in 1995 one of its stars was a sophomore and future 14-year NBA veteran Corey Maggette. Now Bolingbroo...
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‘One plus one equals three’: Habitat for Humanity groups in Lake, McHenry counties to mergeDec 30, 2024 7:58 pm - Two familiar nonprofits known for providing housing and services in Lake and McHenry counties are merging to create a new organization.
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Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, completes 2024 with year end givingDec 30, 2024 3:30 pm - Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, completed another unprecedented year by fulfilling its mission to support local nonprofits through monetary donations.
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Round Lake cancer survivor unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears gameDec 30, 2024 3:18 pm - Advocate Health Care cancer survivor Sally Wagner was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 26.
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Libertyville selects new recreation chief; approves playground for Butler Lake Park improvement projectDec 30, 2024 3:11 pm - Winter hasn’t slowed progress on the parks front in Libertyville, with the recent appointment of a new recreation director and contract approval for playground equipment as part of a $1.1 million project at Butler Lake Park.
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Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2025Dec 30, 2024 2:37 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of a bevy of new restaurants expected to open in the suburbs in 2025. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, including Vicolo, The Greggory Hearth and Tavern, the suburbs’ first Pizza Ranch and more.
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‘Profound impact’: Opiod settlement funds to enable counseling at Buffalo Grove High SchoolDec 30, 2024 2:04 pm - The new year will see the reinstatement of a student counseling program at Buffalo Grove High School made possible by the use of opioid settlement funds given to the village of Buffalo Grove.
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Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell to launch new book at Lake Villa libraryDec 30, 2024 1:58 pm - Award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell will unveil his latest picture book, “To See an Owl,” at Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12.
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Buffalo Grove Fire Department assistant earns top state honorDec 30, 2024 1:57 pm - Buffalo Grove Fire Department Administrative Assistant Courtney Michaels has been named the Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professional of the Year for 2024.
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“Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation” topic of history symposiumDec 30, 2024 1:57 pm - The 10th annual Lake County History Symposium will be held virtually on Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 16. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transport...