Mick Zawislak
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'Look and feel of those ancient forests': Lake County's St. Francis Woods joins national networkMay 11, 2023 1:00 am - A section of the most visited forest preserve in Lake County's extensive system has received national recognition for its history and value of trees. Granted, the induc...
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Lake Villa school superintendent and her big, fluffy emotional support dog ending 7-year runMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - A little fluff in the morning goes a long way, says Lynette Zimmer, superintendent at Lake Villa Elementary District 41. She's referring to the expansive soft coat of he...
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A suburban pastor, 2 cops, and an athletic trainer recognized as Red Cross HeroesMay 08, 2023 5:30 am - A suburban pastor, two cops and an athletic trainer are among the 2023 class of heroes being recognized by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. Since 2002, the Am...
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'Livid and outraged': Community mourns after Waukegan coach, counselor fatally shot while drivingMay 08, 2023 1:00 am - The deadly shooting Saturday night of Waukegan High School volleyball coach and middle school counselor Niolis Collazo has police looking for answers and city officials ...
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'It's the MVP of education': Big Hollow teacher wins Golden Apple awardMay 05, 2023 1:00 am - An assembly Friday in the gym at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside was advertised as “Student Recognition Day.” But that was cover to surprise and honor fourth-g...
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'We held out a little longer': Family-owned Island Foods closing after nearly 51 years in Island LakeMay 05, 2023 1:00 am - An "everything must go sale" has been on for a while and many of the shelves are empty. Now, after a half century, it's the homestretch for Island Foods, a family-owned ...
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Winthrop Harbor teen charged with running over good SamaritanMay 04, 2023 1:00 am - A 17-year old from Winthrop Harbor faces three felony charges alleging she drove over a man who was flung from the hood of her car after intervening in a hit-and-run cra...
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Lake County considering $1,200 bonus for workers during early days of COVIDMay 03, 2023 1:00 am - Eligible full-time Lake County employees could receive a $1,200 bonus each as recognition and reward for working through the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. A ...
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'It's not just nurses and doctors': Program gives high school students firsthand look at health care careersMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - As high school graduation season quickly approaches, 33 juniors and seniors from Lake County schools already have been recognized for completing a specialized program th...
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Death of toddler found unresponsive at Island Lake day care under investigationMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - Authorities are investigating the death of a 23-month-old toddler found unresponsive last week at a day care facility in Island Lake. According to Island Lake police, of...