Lake County
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Waukegan murder suspect weighing plea dealMay 13, 2015 1:00 am - A Waukegan man charged with murder has about two weeks to decide if he will plead guilty and accept a prison sentence of 38 years, or roll the dice and go to trial. Lak...
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Judge allows Vernon Hills residents to continue fight against MenardsMay 12, 2015 5:30 am - Both sides are claiming partial victory after a Lake County judge threw out one count, but allowed two others to remain, of a lawsuit Vernon Hills residents filed agains...
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Dawn Patrol: Man dies after falling into Pistakee Lake; Cary-Grove student has meningitisMay 12, 2015 5:00 am - Man dies after falling into Lake Pistakee A man who was found floating Monday evening in Pistakee Lake has died. He apparently hit his head and fell into the lake, ...
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Radio hacker avoids prison over Gurnee Mills bomb threatMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - A Waukegan man was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months of periodic imprisonment after admitting he hacked into security guard radios used at Gurnee Mills shopping center and ...
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Police: Notorious Canadian bank robber stole $900 in booze in BarringtonMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - A man known as the Phantom Bandit, one of the most notorious bank robbers in Canadian history, is behind bars in the Lake County jail accused of trying to steal more tha...
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Lake County official addresses Schaumburg Business AssocationMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Business Association received some insight and advice from the north Tuesday as Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court Keith Brin spoke about changes he's...
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$15 million second segment of Peterson Road project underwayMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - The second stage of work to create a transportation corridor in central Lake County is underway along Peterson Road, and there is more to come as the construction season...
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16-year-old earns master's degree, plans to pursue doctorateMay 11, 2015 5:30 am - Like many girls her age, 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry loves traveling and sports. Swimming and tennis are two of her favorite activities. The North Chicago-area g...
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Freight train hazmat leaks increase significantly in 2014May 11, 2015 5:30 am - More than 4,150 gallons of hazardous materials leaked in Illinois from freight train cars in 2014. To put that into context, it's 22 times more than in 2013, when 187 ga...
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Dawn Patrol: Aurora mayor won't seek re-election; Bulls let Game 4 slip awayMay 11, 2015 5:00 am - Aurora mayor won't seek re-election in 2017 Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner said he will not seek re-election for a fourth term in 2017. Weisner, who has battled colon can...