Lake County
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Libertyville emergency crews conduct search on river after empty kayak discoveredJun 15, 2026 8:20 am - The discovery of an overturned, empty kayak along the Des Plaines River in Libertyville Sunday morning set off a search by emergency workers from 20 agencies.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Friends, family remember the art of Ghost Army hero’s lifeJun 14, 2026 6:21 pm - Ghost Army hero Berrnie Bluestein, who died in March, was laid to rest in a private burial in Ohio. But on Sunday, family and friends gathered to celebrate all facets of his life at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove.
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College Achievers: Downers North graduate Janicki leads Troy to first CWS berthJun 14, 2026 6:09 pm - A second-team All-American by Perfect Game, Downers Grove North graduate Jimmy Janicki set Troy University RBI record and became its first baseball player to hit 20 home runs and 20 doubles in the same season.
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Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his rewardJun 14, 2026 1:08 pm - SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again. Some tickets during the NBA Fin...
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Teenage girl hit, killed by freight train in MundeleinJun 14, 2026 11:52 am - A 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a freight train Saturday afternoon while walking at a crossing in Mundelein, authorities said.
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Grayslake woman identified as bicyclist fatally struck by freight trainJun 14, 2026 11:10 am - A 60-year-old Grayslake woman has been identified as the bicyclist fatally struck by a freight train in the village last week.
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The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for titleJun 13, 2026 10:55 pm - Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks.
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Baseball: Libertyville rallies from 3 down, beats Maine South in extra innings for 2nd straight state titleJun 13, 2026 10:22 pm - Libertyville has been waiting all season for an opportunity to win its second consecutive Class 4A title. The Wildcats had to wait just a little bit longer Saturday night...
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Change of plans: DaVaris Daniels reflects on finding his home in the CFLJun 13, 2026 7:59 pm - Vernon Hills native DaVaris Daniels had a great career in pro football, just not the one he expected. Daniels announced his retirement last month after 10 years and three championships in the CFL.