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County approves application for waste transfer facility to replace Grayslake landfillAug 11, 2026 5:35 pm - A proposed waste transfer station to replace the Countryside landfill in Grayslake when it closes has passed review in Lake County and will move to the state as the final step in the process.
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Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best for agriculture
Aug 11, 2026 5:23 pm - Illinois farmers heard pitches from Gov. JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey on Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues.
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New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County BoardAug 11, 2026 5:23 pm - The Lake County Board approved new leaders Tuesday to assume the responsibilities of longtime member Mary Ross Cunningham who died June 23.
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Gasoline-powered cars parked in EV spots in Mundelein now can be ticketed, towedAug 11, 2026 5:22 pm - Gasoline-fueled cars parked in spots reserved for electric vehicles in village-owned lots in Mundelein could be ticketed or towed under new rules.
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Security question holds up vote on body cameras for Barrington policeAug 11, 2026 5:21 pm - Barrington is close to signing a contract to upgrade body-worn cameras for its police department. But first officials need to resolve one outstanding issue.
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Severe thunderstorms with 90 mph winds strike the suburbs, power outages affect thousandsAug 11, 2026 4:33 pm - Winds exceeding 90 mph hit some areas of the Chicago suburbs when a thunderstorm passed through mid-Tuesday morning.
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Schaumburg cop named Illinois American Legion Police Officer of YearAug 11, 2026 4:21 pm - The village of Schaumburg is proud to congratulate Police Officer Dan Fromm on being named the Illinois American Legion Police Officer of the Year.
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District 300 marks completion of first phase of Parkview Elementary School expansion and renovation projectAug 11, 2026 2:09 pm - District 300 celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Parkview Elementary School's first phase expansion, adding 17,600 square feet with a new media center, renovated cafeteria, and multipurpose room to serve the 500 returning students.
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District 45 hosts town hall meetings on upcoming ballot questionAug 11, 2026 11:45 am - Villa Park-based District 45 is hosting a series of town hall meetings before voters decide a Nov. 3 ballot question seeking an operational tax rate increase.
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Ten McHenry County College students receive Education to Empowerment scholarshipsAug 11, 2026 11:17 am - Ten McHenry County College students received the Education to Empowerment (E2E) scholarship, which provides $10,000 in funding and mentoring support to help them achieve economic independence through education.