Lake County
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‘Finally getting rid of an eyesore’: Former Super Kmart in Round Lake Beach to be demolished, replaced by Target storeJan 29, 2026 3:02 pm - Target Stores has purchased and plans to demolish the long-vacant former Super Kmart in the Rollins Crossing shopping center in Round Lake Beach and build a new facility.
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Joe Connelly: A life of service, leadership, and a yellow duck suitJan 29, 2026 11:01 am - For nearly three decades, Joe Connelly was a defining presence in Barrington’s civic and volunteer life; a leader who believed deeply in service and understood that generosity, humor and humanity could work hand in hand.
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Local wildlife groups team up for ‘In Search of Eagles’ on Feb. 7 along the Fox River ValleyJan 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Winter is one of the best times to observe bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters. “In Search of Eagles,” an outdoor event. will be held at four sites in the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Girls basketball: Buffalo Grove closes in on MSL West titleJan 28, 2026 10:18 pm - First place Buffalo Grove remained perfect in Mid-Suburban West play with a 55-35 road win over Conant as standout sophomores Kayla Daiguird and Olivia Hill combined for ...
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Boys basketball: Strong start sends Grayslake Central past Grayslake NorthJan 28, 2026 10:05 pm - Visiting Grayslake North saved its best for the fourth quarter Wednesday night when they faced crosstown rival Grayslake Central in a Northern Lake County Conference boys...
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Girls basketball: Lake Zurich shoots past Libertyville, takes NSC lead by half gameJan 28, 2026 9:34 pm - Addison Leonard and Leah Gilbertson made sure that Lake Zurich stayed alive. The duo combined for 33 points as Lake Zurich got off to a strong start and rolled past Liber...
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Site work continues for long-delayed retail development in WaucondaJan 28, 2026 7:59 pm - Tree removal began Wednesday as part of a long-delayed project Wauconda officials envision as a boost to redevelopment in a busy corridor.
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Be Mine Bazaar returns to Lake Zurich on Feb. 1Jan 28, 2026 7:57 pm - Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich hosts a Valentine's-themed sip-and-shop event called Be Mine Bazaar on February 1st, featuring local artists, makers, and specialty foods.
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Backfield in motion, right into Wheeling’s Athletic Hall of FameJan 28, 2026 6:28 pm - Greg Anderson, Dan O’Conor, and Matt Witt, co-captains on Wheeling High School’s first state football playoff team, will go into the school’s athletic hall of fame on Friday.
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Barrington Golden Triangle developer shifts gears toward multifamily buildingJan 28, 2026 5:03 pm - Barrington officials said this week the developer of the Golden Triangle property will concentrate on construction of the mixed-use building, while the car condos will take a back seat.