Lake County
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry CountyMar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027Mar 15, 2026 11:28 am - An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.
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Lake sheriff’s deputy injured in Gurnee crashMar 15, 2026 9:55 am - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from injuries suffered in a crash Saturday night in Gurnee.
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Retailers with tobacco as primary business excluded from opening in downtown LibertyvilleMar 14, 2026 5:03 pm - Retailers whose principal products are selling tobacco, electronic cigarettes and other smoking supplies have been excluded from operating in the downtown area of Libertyville.
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Boys indoor track and field: Lake Zurich edges Stevenson for NSC championshipMar 14, 2026 4:17 pm - Lake Zurich finished third in the 1,600-meter relay to fourth for the Patriots to take home the NSC title by a 130-126 margin.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Eat, explore and win: Lindenhurst Restaurant Week launches Passport ContestMar 13, 2026 10:05 pm - Lindenhurst Restaurant Week runs March 14-21 featuring six local restaurants including Chances Bar & Video Gaming, Rosati's Pizza, Sammie's, Three Legged Brewing, Tikka Taproom, and Lucia's Taqueria.
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Bank of America opens in GurneeMar 13, 2026 10:41 am - Bank of America marked a milestone in Lake County, cutting the ribbon Feb. 18 on its first financial center in Gurnee and its 12th location countywide.
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Public hearing on lead service line replacement plan rescheduled in WaucondaMar 13, 2026 9:17 am - The village of Wauconda is holding a rescheduled public hearing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 18 to discuss intentions to replace existing lead water service lines within the village to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency compliance guidelines.