Lake County Lifestyle
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Someone to be thankful for: Lake County restaurateur delivers for first responders
Nov 26, 2020 9:46 AM - When the global pandemic started, the owner of BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich and Third Lake made it his goal to give 10,000 meals to first responders and medical personnel on the front lines of the crisis. He not only hit that goal -- he exceeded it. -
Lovell health care center mural a symbol of hope and healing for veterans
Nov 11, 2020 9:35 AM - A mural crafted at the Lovell federal health care center is more than an art project for veteran participants. -
Symposium shows young people have a passion for birding
Nov 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Illinois Young Birders is a birding club for kids, teens and young adults ages 9 to 18. These kids eat, sleep and bird, and their field identification skills often surpass those of their elders.
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COVID-19 mobile testing in Lake CountyOct 26, 2020 2:52 PM - The Illinois Department of Public Health will host free COVID-19 testing on six dates in Lake County in the next several weeks.
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Great America to reopen -- without rides -- for Holiday in the Park
Oct 15, 2020 5:20 PM - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will open its gates in November for the first time this year, park officials announced Thursday, but visitors will be there to take in holiday lights -- not ride the park's roller coasters. -
Where to ride your bike for fall colors (in coronavirus times)
Sep 17, 2020 11:11 AM - A great way to see the fall colors is to ride your bike, which allows you to be outside and travel a good distance to catch a lot of scenery. Options abound in the suburbs. But we're also living in coronavirus times. That brings some extra considerations. -
Lake County allocates $75 million more in federal COVID relief funding
Jul 27, 2020 4:52 PM - The Lake County Board at a special meeting Monday authorized an emergency appropriation of $75 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to be distributed across six categories: resident support and assistance; business and economic assistance; public health support and assistance; municipal and local essential services; county-wide essential services; and personal protective equipment stockpile and distribution. -
Why the pandemic is leading to more opioid overdoses
Jul 16, 2020 5:30 AM - The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic is helping contribute to an increase in opioid overdose deaths, coroners and substance abuse experts say. -
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJun 18, 2020 4:25 PM - A mosquito batch sampled June 4, in Hawthorn Woods has tested positive for West Nile virus, and marks the first confirmed virus presence in the county this year, Lake County Health Department officials said in a news release Thursday.
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Relief fund doubles amount of aid given thanks to state grant
Jun 16, 2020 1:00 AM - The United Way of Lake County distributed $410,000 to area non-profits in its fifth and largest round of funding through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund this week.
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