Megan Swindell
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County fairs offer old-fashioned treats, offbeat attractionsJul 14, 2014 6:00 am - It's that time of year when you can eat almost anything deep-fried on a stick, watch wacky races from pigs to professional lawn mowers and appreciate agriculture in all ...
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Antioch Theatre owner: Fundraising needed to reopenJul 11, 2014 5:12 pm - The new owner of the historic Antioch Theatre said he's racing against time to raise enough money to add needed digital equipment and make building renovations to reopen...
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Antioch's accident-prone Route 173 and Tiffany Road intersection adding stoplight, turn lanesJul 11, 2014 6:09 pm - An accident-prone intersection in Antioch is receiving much-needed attention with ongoing construction work that is adding turn lanes and a stoplight, village officials ...
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Allendale recieves grant to work with schools on mental health outreach projectJul 09, 2014 1:17 pm - A new three-year grant will give local public-school teachers the opportunity to learn how to help students with emotional and behavioral challenges to remain in school ...
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Tri-State Tollway overpass in Gurnee named for Medal of Honor recipientJul 03, 2014 11:06 am - Tri-State Tollway travelers will be reminded for generations to come of the heroic acts of a Gurnee man who received the Medal of Honor. The Illinois State Toll Highway ...
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Lake County Animal Care and Control has new home near LibertyvilleJun 30, 2014 4:47 pm - Stray dogs, cats and other animals in need will have a contemporary home near Libertyville starting next month when the new Lake County Animal Care and Control facility ...
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Damage from fallen tree in Wauconda won't delay Cook House eventJun 24, 2014 4:58 am - An open house scheduled for Sunday at the newly renovated Andrew C. Cook House in Wauconda will be held as planned, even after a storm caused an oak tree to fall on the ...
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Antioch Youth Little League celebrates 60 years with Saturday eventJun 23, 2014 9:15 am - It has been 60 years, and Antioch Youth Little League is still at bat. AYLL — Antioch Baseball and Softball is celebrating its 1954 debut on Saturday at Williams Park, ...
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Summer splashdown Sun, fun, thrills and chills await at suburban water parksJun 23, 2014 11:18 am - Summer has officially started, which means it's time for sunshine and swimsuits - and local water parks are a great way to enjoy both. You'll find all the water park bas...
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Algonquin native ready for takeoff with Wright brothers showJun 23, 2014 9:15 am - He may spend most of his time behind the scenes, but Eric Svejcar puts the soul in a show. As a composer, the Algonquin native's role is to get audience members tapping...