Lake County
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Bickner unable to advance into medal round in first ski jump eventFeb 09, 2026 3:03 pm - Wauconda native Kevin Bickner was unable to reach the medal round of the normal hill ski jump Monday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. He’ll compete in at least one more event in Italy.
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‘Particularly heinous’: Judge detains couple charged in boy’s deathFeb 09, 2026 12:52 pm - Bruising, malnourishment evident, but cause of death of 8-year-old Round Lake Beach boy is pending further testing, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said Monday.
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D128 Foundation dedicates Donor Recognition WallsFeb 09, 2026 12:36 pm - The D128 Foundation for Learning recently hosted a special gathering to honor the donors whose generosity has supported innovative programs and opportunities for Community High School District 128 students.
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Pooches and Smooches pet event Feb. 14 in Long GroveFeb 09, 2026 12:17 pm - Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest invites local pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and its official grand opening, with their four-legged companions at its Pooches and Smooches pet event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.
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Virtual forum Tuesday for GOP candidates in 11th U.S. House DistrictFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Republican candidates in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District will discuss the issues facing the nation in an online forum Tuesday night.
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‘A very busy summer’: Extensive improvements ahead for Bangs Lake marinaFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - Four years after buying an established marina on Bangs Lake, the Wauconda Park District’s master vision for the property fronting Route 176 is primed to take shape.
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Prosecutor: Round Lake Beach boy hit with belt, deprived of food before deathFeb 08, 2026 2:48 pm - An 8-year-old Round Lake Beach boy had been beaten repeatedly with a belt and deprived of food for days leading up to his death Friday, a prosecutor said Sunday during the initial court appearance for the child’s mother and her boyfriend.
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State police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in WaukeganFeb 08, 2026 9:13 am - The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit will head up the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in Waukegan.
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Bringing the country together, one pancake at a time: Political discussion group disagrees agreeablyFeb 08, 2026 3:00 am - A group that meets regularly in Schaumburg is proving you can disagree politically without being disagreeable.
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Girls wrestling: Wheeling wins Hampshire regional championshipFeb 07, 2026 10:31 pm - Wheeling won the Hampshire girls wrestling regional championship with 175.5 points, with Huntley placing second.