Lake County
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Gurnee celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with community festival and fireworksJun 29, 2026 1:58 pm - Local partners across Gurnee will host a free celebration honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opensJun 29, 2026 1:30 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is supporting healthier living with the launch of a teaching kitchen focused on nutrition education and wellness.
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Celebrate 250 Years of America at Lincolnshire’s 2026 Red, White & BOOM! FestivalJun 29, 2026 12:24 pm - The village of Lincolnshire invites residents to celebrate Independence Day at Red, White & BOOM!, a two-day community festival with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and longstanding local traditions.
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District 214 Board of Education, state and county honor Dr. Lázaro López as he concludes distinguished D214 careerJun 29, 2026 10:55 am - The High School District 214 Board of Education recognized Dr. Lázaro “Laz” López for his extraordinary service at its June 25 board of education meeting, honoring a career that has helped shape the future of public education, college and career readiness, workforce development and opportunity for thousands of students.
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Mundelein officials announce death in ‘police department family’Jun 29, 2026 10:51 am - Mundelein officials have announced the off-duty death of “a member of the Mundelein Police Department family” but aren’t providing additional details.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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Judge denies new trial for Marni Yang, convicted of killing former Bear’s girlfriendJun 29, 2026 10:24 am - A Lake County judge denied Marni Yang’s request for a new trial on charges she murdered a pregnant woman because she was jealous of her relationship with a former Chicago Bear.
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Dispose of household chemical waste July 18 in Lake ZurichJun 29, 2026 9:23 am - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host a mobile household chemical waste event on Saturday, July 18, in Lake Zurich.
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Wheeling police launch new road safety campaignJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Wheeling police have launched a road safety campaign focusing on drivers who are impaired or not wearing seat belts.
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Driver missing after car ends up in pond near Lake ZurichJun 29, 2026 9:04 am - Authorities are still searching for the driver of a vehicle that wound up in a pond near Lake Zurich Sunday evening.