Lake County
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‘A rare gem’? This Chain O’ Lakes island is no paradise, but it can be yours for $200,000Jul 05, 2025 11:15 am - A small island for sale on Grass Lake near Antioch evokes visions of a warm breeze, a cool beverage on the beach and a relaxing break from the daily grind.
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Political payback? Deputy’s lawsuit alleges he was demoted for backing candidateJul 04, 2025 4:30 am - A decorated Lake County sheriff’s deputy is suing his boss and the county’s top lawyer in federal court, alleging he was demoted for backing a candidate they opposed in last year’s election.
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‘Worth the wait’: After decade of planning, Oak Spring Road bridge over Des Plaines River opens in Libertyville TownshipJul 03, 2025 8:02 pm - Several involved in the early days of the Oak Spring Road bridge project in Libertyville Township have moved on but they and many others were noted Friday during the official opening of the $5.6 million structure over the Des Plaines River.
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Drivers avoid serious injuries in rollover crash in GurneeJul 01, 2025 9:29 pm - A traffic crash about 7:35 a.m. Tuesday at Washington Street and Route 21 in Gurnee resulted in a rollover but no serious injuries.
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‘Great news for everybody’: New runway plan at Waukegan airport minimizes need for forest preserve landJul 01, 2025 7:31 pm - A proposed runway safety improvement project at Waukegan National Airport will be 1,000 feet shorter than originally envisioned and require a sliver rather than 52 acres of forest preserve property.
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Operation Dry Water to target impaired boaters this weekendJul 01, 2025 1:47 pm - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be taking part in Operation Dry Water from July 4-6, targeting boaters operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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‘To see this in my lifetime is huge’: Regional 911 facility set to debut in LibertyvilleJun 29, 2025 9:00 pm - Twelve years after the first study and two years after ground was broken in a far corner of the Lake County government campus in Libertyville, a modern cornerstone for 911 and emergency management services is making its debut.