Lake County
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Reimagined ‘Fraggle Rock’ a production for all agesFeb 27, 2025 4:00 pm - The whimsical, underground world of Fraggle Rock comes to life once again with puppeteers and self-proclaimed fanatics of the 1980s-era popular children’s TV show delivering a live performance to capture audiences of all ages.
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‘We want our state back’: Why DuPage sheriff says he’s running for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 3:58 pm - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.
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Former Navy sailor admits plotting 2022 terrorist attack against Naval Station Great LakesFeb 27, 2025 3:49 pm - A former sailor admitted Thursday to plotting an attack on Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, purportedly to avenge the 2020 death of Qasem Soleimani, a commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Fox River Grove looks to lock down developer for Block B; Lord of Beers tap house to openFeb 27, 2025 2:27 pm - Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth are underway as the village announced a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and completes construction on rental homes near Route 22.
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Mundelein mayoral candidates spurn Trump on mass deportations, say police shouldn’t assist U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementFeb 27, 2025 10:22 am - Mundelein’s mayoral candidates oppose allowing local police officers to assist federal mass deportation efforts.
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Three Embers Restaurant brings flavors of the theater with themed dining pop-upsFeb 27, 2025 7:38 am - Three Embers Restaurant is hosting a series of pop-up dining experiences themed after Marriott Theatre productions, starting with Joseph’s Dream Grill for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.“
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Vernon Hills trustee race features four familiar names with the community at heartFeb 26, 2025 10:58 pm - Candidates for three seats on the Vernon Hills village board are well-known to each other and in the community, with three incumbents seeking reelection and a longtime village employee making her first run for public office.
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Boys basketball: Monroe’s clutch play helps Palatine get past Lake ZurichFeb 26, 2025 10:03 pm - Carter Monroe transitioned from guard to free safety with Palatine clinging to a 1-point lead and less than three minutes left in Wednesday night’s Class 4A Rolling Meado...
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Watch: Candidates for Gurnee mayor debate the issuesFeb 26, 2025 6:51 pm - Incumbent Tom Hood and challenger Quin O’Brien discuss their qualifications and the issues in the race for Gurnee mayor.
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Two charged in Lincolnshire gold bar scamFeb 26, 2025 6:26 pm - Two people were arrested in Lincolnshire Tuesday after attempting to scam an elderly woman out of roughly $750,000 in gold bars. The complainant bought the bars on Monday...