Lake County
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District 220 seeks $64 million tax hike for new auditorium, curriculum improvementsAug 16, 2024 2:25 pm - The Nov. 5 ballot is asking Barrington Area Unit District 220 voters for a $64 million property tax hike to build a high school auditorium, improve safety and security in the district, and enhance the science, math and arts curriculum.
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Suburbs receive grants for EV charging stationsAug 16, 2024 11:25 am - ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have awarded grants to suburban police departments and municipalities to support public safety and clean energy projects. The Pow...
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Lemont businessman sentenced to five years in prison for bribeAug 16, 2024 9:45 am - A Lemont businessman was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison after admitting he bribed an employee of the Cook County assessor’s office to lower taxes on his family’s properties.
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Ribbon cutting set for Aug. 22 at renovated Mundelein parkAug 16, 2024 5:19 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Longmeadow Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.
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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
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Counsell had a history of strong finishes with Brewers. Can he do it with the Cubs?Aug 15, 2024 5:40 pm - The Cubs’ playoff potential doesn’t seem great, but maybe this is when Craig Counsell can make an impact. His Milwaukee teams consistently finished strong.
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Antioch’s Sequoit Creek Park opens SaturdayAug 15, 2024 5:29 pm - Antioch officials will host the grand opening of Sequoit Creek Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Mayor Scott Gartner and the village board will cut the ribbon on the $1...
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Hoffman Estates joins other suburbs by outsourcing crossing guardsAug 15, 2024 2:56 pm - Facing increasing difficulty finding and retaining school crossing guards, Hoffman Estates is joining neighbors Schaumburg, Hanover Park and Barrington by contracting Aurora-based Andy Frain for those services.
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Ray Bradbury arts and music fest this SaturdayAug 15, 2024 2:22 pm - The 24th annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukega...
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News and upcoming events from Vernon TownshipAug 15, 2024 2:00 pm - Vernon Township is thrilled to announce services, upcoming events and important updates for its residents.