Lake County
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‘He loved kids and sports’: Buffalo Grove’s Bob McNeely devoted life to youth sportsJun 27, 2024 7:19 pm - Bob McNeely brought his passion for sports to youth football and baseball programs in Buffalo Grove. McNeely, who died June 9 at age 91, was a baseball coach with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association and a football coach with the Buffalo Grove Bills Youth Football and Cheer Organization.
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Wheeling animal shelter floods, displacing dozens of dogs and catsJun 27, 2024 3:52 pm - Dozens of dogs and cats are in need of foster care after a shelter in Wheeling flooded Wednesday. More than a hundred animals were displaced from Heartland Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive, when a pipe break caused the entire building to flood with more than 2 feet of water.
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Body discovered in burning Fox Lake homeJun 27, 2024 2:17 pm - Firefighters discovered the body of a man while battling a blaze at a Fox Lake home Thursday morning, authorities said.
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Endeavor Health to host NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine student for second yearJun 27, 2024 12:31 pm - Endeavor Health is proud to welcome medical student Aisha Suhaiba from the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Throughout August, Aisha will comple...
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Cheers! 18 suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 27, 2024 11:03 am - Eighteen suburban eateries were recently honored with 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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‘It’s time for Springfield to make changes’: Report shows Cook County property tax bills increased 4%Jun 27, 2024 5:00 am - Cook County property owners saw tax bills increase a collective $706 million this year, according to a new report from the treasurer’s office.
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Protesters demand Wheeling Township act on mental health fundingJun 26, 2024 8:26 pm - A crowd of about 30 protesters stood in front of Wheeling Township headquarters in Arlington Heights on Tuesday urging township leaders to finally fund a mental health board created by voters more than 18 months ago.
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Best Bets: Illuminarium at Navy Pier, ‘Olmec Trails,’ Nate Bargatze and moreJun 26, 2024 1:35 pm - The new immersive Illuminarium opens at Navy Pier, “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” opens at various DuPage County locations, Nate Bargatze brings his “Be Funny Tour” to the Allstate Arena and more.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual ‘A Taste That Matters’ raised $446,500 for hunger reliefJun 26, 2024 11:01 am - Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual “A Taste That Matters” event raised more than $446,500, which translates into over $3.5 million in essential resources for neighbors facing hunger.
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Where you can see fireworks in the suburbsJun 26, 2024 10:48 am - With the Fourth of July upon us, communities are readying their fireworks displays. Here’s where you can see them.