Lake County
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Tool Library of Lake County reopens at new location in MundeleinDec 04, 2024 4:17 pm - After more than four months in transition, a homegrown volunteer enterprise and resource for do-it-yourselfers has reopened with a new name and location in Mundelein.
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Authorities: Man had more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuseDec 04, 2024 11:30 am - A Lindenhurst man is charged with having more than 1,000 images and videos depicting violent child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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Archdiocese of Chicago appoints new leader for child protection effortsDec 03, 2024 6:13 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago on Tuesday announced the appointment of Leah Heffernan as senior director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth and Compliance.
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Forest Preserves Board elects new leadershipDec 03, 2024 10:36 am - At a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, the board of commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Lake County Board leadership unchanged; Shift at top for forest preserveDec 02, 2024 4:13 pm - The Lake County Board’s leadership isn’t changing, but there has been a shift at the top of the Lake County forest preserve board.
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Lakeside legacy: Retired firefighter uncovers the hidden history of Diamond LakeDec 01, 2024 9:00 pm - A special exhibit of artifacts presents a visual record of more than 150 years of colorful history on Diamond Lake in Mundelein.
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Missing, endangered Lake County residents found safeDec 01, 2024 1:54 pm - Lake County sheriff’s deputies and other police officers rescued two missing and endangered residents in separate incidents over the weekend, authorities said.
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Libertyville High grad making good on a sweet dreamNov 29, 2024 10:30 am - While many spend a lifetime figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Shane Wimmer knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career out of creating sweet treats.
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Presentation focuses on the owls of Lake County and their roles in the ecosystemNov 28, 2024 10:02 am - Owls will be the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society’s meeting Monday, Dec. 2. Lake County is home to three owl species that are year-round residents — the great hor...
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5-year-old killed, toddler injured in head-on crash in Beach ParkNov 27, 2024 6:57 pm - A 5-year-old Zion boy was killed, a 2-year-old boy critically injured and two others hurt in a head-on traffic crash Tuesday in Beach Park.