Lake County
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Who are the all-time top local athletes in the Summer Olympics?Aug 07, 2024 6:00 am - Dozens of local athletes have participated in the Summer Olympics through the decades. Who are the top ones?
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 07, 2024 12:41 am - Learn how to help pollinators at the ninth Monarch Fair, hosted by the Hackmatack Monarch Coalition, on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake.
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Disconnect to reconnect at Unplugged FestAug 06, 2024 6:17 pm - Unplugged Fest, a free festival where families can unplug from their electronic devices and connect with each other through fun activities will be held Aug. 11 in Lake Zu...
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Bands, Brews & BBQ a chance to have fun, boost communityAug 06, 2024 5:23 pm - The Bands, Brews & BBQ fundraising event is set for Aug. 16-18 at Petersen Park. Featuring eight bands, barbecue and other fare, as well as craft beers, hard seltzers and more, this year’s event will culminate with fireworks on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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‘This goes both ways’: Luke’s of Mundelein joins Vienna Beef Hall of Fame, thanks communityAug 06, 2024 3:41 pm - There is more to Luke’s of Mundelein than a good hot dog or beef sandwich. Add a sense of community and the motto “freshness, friendliness and cleanliness,” and you have the latest Vienna Beef Hall of Fame inductee.
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Marriott leads all suburban theater with 17 Jeff Award nominationsAug 06, 2024 10:17 am - Marriott Theatre leads all suburban theaters with 17 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations. Drury Lane earned 14, most of them for its revival of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” And Glen Ellyn’s Buffalo Theatre Ensemble received five nominations, the most in its history.
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NARFE hosts Cook County Commissioner Maggie TrevorAug 06, 2024 8:42 am - Cook County Commissioner the Honorable Maggie Trevor was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Northwest Suburban Marion Payne Chapter 1309 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE).
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Man now faces murder charge in shooting death of Round Lake Beach teen in her homeAug 05, 2024 9:18 pm - A 19-year-old man being held in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl who was struck by a stray bullet in her home on July 24 has been charged with felony murder.
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Local teen and masters CrossFit athletes qualify for 2024 CrossFit GamesAug 05, 2024 9:01 pm - CrossFit Barrington athletes earn top spots and advance to compete in the 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Will DNC bring migrant influx to Chicago? Municipalities, organizations prepare for possible bumpAug 05, 2024 6:16 pm - Suburban officials and community organizers say they will be ready if the Texas governor sends busloads of migrants to Chicago during the Democratic National Convention.