Mick Zawislak
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Amateur photographer chronicling growth of bald eagle family in Lake CountyJun 10, 2020 1:00 am - Amateur photographer Tim Elliott always has had an interest in birds, but it wasn't until recently that circumstances led him to one of Lake County's most majestic avian...
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How deal could speed open-space restoration in three countiesJun 08, 2020 5:30 am - You may have visited forest preserves in southwestern Lake County, northwestern Cook County or a conservation area in southeast McHenry County for a calming respite from...
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Lake County Fair canceled; virtual competition in the worksJun 08, 2020 1:00 am - All things considered, the announcement Monday to cancel the 92nd annual Lake County Fair, which was scheduled to run July 29-Aug. 2 in Grayslake, was inevitable. Summer...
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Despite funding uncertainty, Lake County road program packed with projectsJun 05, 2020 5:17 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation still has its foot on the gas with $670 million of work packed into its proposed 2020-2025 improvement program. A draft of the...
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Freedom Classic 5K run to continue virtuallyJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - After 40 years, the Mundelein Park & Recreation District's Freedom Classic is going in a new direction. Instead of filling the streets in what has become a traditional p...
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How Lake County uses molasses to protect aquatic wildlife (more than usual)Jun 04, 2020 5:22 am - Molasses generally isn't the first thing that comes to mind when discussing wastewater treatment, but it is an essential part of the process in Lake County. The purchase...
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SkipperBud's expanding despite tough economyJun 02, 2020 6:00 pm - Despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, one Antioch business is proceeding with an expansion. Earthmoving equipment is on site and work has begun on a s...
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Forest preserve visitors warned about car break-insMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Visitors to forest preserves in Lake County and elsewhere are being reminded to use common sense and not become targets for car thieves. "There's not a lot of crime in t...
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Lake County towns helping kick-start outdoor diningMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Restaurants hungry for business hope to serve heapin' helpings Friday as COVID-19 restrictions ease and outdoor dining - with limitations - is permitted for the first ti...
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Stormwater fee a priority in Libertyville, but timing may be delayedMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - Like leaders in every other community, Libertyville officials are nervous about how COVID-19 will affect various budget plans. One of the most prominent for Libertyville...