Lee Filas
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Dawn Patrol: Where to go to get warm in the suburbsJan 03, 2018 4:00 am - If you are freezing, nearby warming stations have plenty of room While homeless shelters are jammed, village Halls, police stations, libraries, Metra stations and other ...
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Wind chill advisory for much of IllinoisJan 02, 2018 12:00 am - The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning or advisory for northern and central Illinois and southern Wisconsin until noon Tuesday. The weather service...
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Dawn Patrol: Rt. 53 extension opponents file suit; Maryville expands servicesDec 29, 2017 4:00 am - Opponents of Route 53 extension sue Tollway Authority A group of Lake County residents who oppose the Route 53 expansion project filed a lawsuit yesterday to try to...
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Top Lake County crime stories of 2017Dec 28, 2017 6:00 am - Lake County is the site of several high-profile crimes every year, and 2017 was no exception. However, several of those criminal cases were particularly chilling because...
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Studio Hotrods Roadhouse to replace troubled motel/lounge in Fox LakeDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - An infamous motel and lounge near downtown Fox Lake, long known for its crime and police calls, will be replaced by a new restaurant and tavern next spring. Crews have b...
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Dawn Patrol: Des Plaines to now try to take control of theaterDec 20, 2017 4:25 am - Des Plaines considers forcible purchase of theater Des Plaines' elected officials are considering buying the property that has housed the Des Plaines Theatre for 92...
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State, Lake County sue Baxter over Long Lake pollutionDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - The Illinois attorney general and Lake County state's attorney's offices have filed a lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake for releasing wastewater contaminan...
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Dawn Patrol: With deduction changes, should you pay next property taxes now?Dec 19, 2017 4:00 am - With deduction changes, should you pay next property taxes now? County treasurers are seeing a healthy uptick in homeowners prepaying next year's property taxes, thanks ...
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Aurora teen wounded in drive-by shootingDec 19, 2017 12:00 am - Aurora police are investigating a drive-by shooting of a 13-year-old Aurora boy on Saturday, authorities said. The victim and his 17-year-old brother were walking on th...
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Report: Crystal Lake sex offender receives probation for playing Santa in HuntleyDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - A registered sex offender from Crystal Lake was sentenced by a McHenry County judge to probation Wednesday for dressing up as Santa Claus a year ago and posing for photo...