Mick Zawislak
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Wauconda Park District buying marina to preserve public access to Bangs LakeNov 15, 2021 12:00 am - The Wauconda Park District plans to buy a marina and related amenities on the south side of Bangs Lake for $1.7 million in a move intended protect future public access. ...
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Bigger turkeys, higher prices: Thanksgiving dinner will cost you more this yearNov 12, 2021 12:00 am - With food prices up more than 6%, Thanksgiving dinner this year is expected to cost more than in the past, but finding a turkey for the table shouldn't be a problem. Bri...
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After 56 years and three generations, Casper family closing Lake Zurich hardware storeNov 10, 2021 3:00 pm - A family business that spans three generations in Lake Zurich is ending its run after 56 years. Casper's True Value Hardware has been the place of first jobs for scores ...
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Lake County Board rewards administrator with two-year extensionNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - Lake County Administrator Gary Gibson received a contract extension and an enthusiastic vote of confidence from his bosses Tuesday. The county board unanimously approved...
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'It's a therapy': Mundelein man brings golf to fellow veterans with disabilitiesNov 06, 2021 1:00 am - U.S. Army veteran Jim Nelson of Mundelein isn't great at golf but says there's more to the game than scoring well. Through his involvement with the Healthy Minds, Health...
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Deep Lake Road through Lake Villa, Lindenhurst in line for a $10.4 million upgradeNov 05, 2021 5:22 am - A resurfaced roadway and paved bike lanes are among the improvements planned in the spring for 3.6 miles of Deep Lake Road in Lindenhurst and Lake Villa. The Lake County...
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Biggest hurdle to proposed environmental education center cleared with $2 million donationNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - An anonymous donation of $2 million is a huge boost for a proposed "net zero" educational facility at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. The donati...
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Despite cooperation, Lake forest district not signing off on longer Waukegan airport runwayNov 04, 2021 5:20 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will get an advance look and opportunity to comment on environmental studies associated with a potential $143 million runway rep...
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State searching for owners of 11 forgotten Purple Hearts, including one found in Round LakeNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - A Purple Heart medal found sitting in a safe-deposit box in Round Lake is one of 11 the Illinois State Treasurer's Office wants to return to their rightful owners. The o...
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'It sounded like a bomb going off': Loud boom heard Friday in Lake County remains a mysteryNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - There is no question many northern Lake County residents either heard or felt something Friday afternoon. But what it was remains a mystery. At about 3:30 p.m., emergenc...