Mick Zawislak
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Lake County ecologist stumbles upon an endangered bumblebee at lastAug 05, 2020 5:00 am - A routine weeding session in a Lake County forest preserve revealed an uncommon discovery for one ecologist and a reward for everyone working to improve the natural land...
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Libertyville musician busks for charity with 'Bassoons Filling Bellies'Aug 03, 2020 5:30 am - You may have seen street musicians playing, instrument cases open for donations, in a practice called busking. But it's unlikely you've seen someone playing the bassoon ...
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Remote learning planned for two more elementary districts in Lake CountyAug 03, 2020 1:00 am - Continuing concern regarding the coronavirus has prompted two more elementary school districts in Lake County to reverse course on bringing students back to class. M...
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'We owe it to them': Navy veteran finds new mission playing tapsAug 01, 2020 1:00 am - After being laid off from his job in the electronics industry about 12 years ago, Navy veteran Jim Reynolds revisited his roots for a new sense of purpose. Figuratively ...
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Buy a car, get a gift card? Libertyville might try small business promotion program againJul 31, 2020 1:00 am - A promotional program designed to market car dealerships and help small businesses in Libertyville may be coming in the fall. Under the program, similar to those offered...
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Elementary districts in Libertyville, Vernon Hills choose remote learningJul 29, 2020 1:00 am - Citing challenges keeping staff and students safe, elementary school districts in Libertyville and Vernon Hills have decided to start the upcoming year with remote learn...
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2 million-gallon water storage tank not welcome in Vernon Hills neighborhoodJul 27, 2020 11:00 pm - Having water available in high demand or emergency situations is a good idea, but building a 2 million-gallon storage tank near a community park is not, contend resident...
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Don't handle or plant these seeds you got in the mail, authorities cautionJul 27, 2020 11:00 pm - The Lake County Farm Bureau has joined other agencies in urging residents to use caution when dealing with unsolicited mailed envelopes containing seeds. Executive Direc...
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Lake County allocates $75 million more in federal COVID relief fundingJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - By Mick Zawislak Aside from a reserve for contingencies, all of Lake County's $121.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds have now been earmarked to help residents,...
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Hawthorn Mall redevelopment nearing milestoneJul 24, 2020 5:30 am - The plan for a $250 million makeover of Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills is taking shape, with the end of October a target for village leaders to decide whether to designat...