Mick Zawislak
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Vernon Hills officials say it's time to stop flying flags at half-staff for COVID-19 victimsDec 17, 2020 12:00 am - A state directive to fly the American flag at half-staff to honor those who've died in Illinois from COVID-19 has run its course and flags again should be raised to full...
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Twenty years and $22 million later, Quentin Road project comes to fruitionDec 16, 2020 4:30 am - After two decades in the making, a $22 million project to widen Quentin Road between Kildeer and Lake Zurich is in the books. Landscaping, cleanup and minor work will be...
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Beloved Vernon Hills teacher goes 'Taiwandering' through pandemicDec 14, 2020 4:30 am - As remote learning became the norm with no quick end in sight, veteran Hawthorn Middle School North social studies teacher Jason Kao made a life-changing decision. COVID...
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Candidate filing sets up potential for spirited local races in Lake CountyDec 14, 2020 12:00 am - Depending where you live in Lake County, the first day of candidate filing for various local offices Monday was either relatively quiet or promises fireworks this spring...
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How some of suburbs' oldest cemeteries are seeing a renewalDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - Pioneer history is being revived in a busy area along Lake-Cook Road in Highland Park. Just east of the Braeside train station and not far from Ravinia Festival where fa...
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Santa to visit Lakemoor neighborhoods but asks for Toys for Tots donationsDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Coronavirus canceled the traditional kids' photo op with Santa, so Lakemoor will be bringing the big guy to them. Starting about 9 a.m. Dec. 19, Santa and his helpers wi...
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Libertyville prepares to impose stormwater fee in 2021Dec 10, 2020 4:30 am - A fee to fund projects aimed at curbing flooding and managing stormwater is planned for Libertyville residents, but officials realize it will take a clear and focused ca...
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Shake Shack in Vernon Hills is chain's first with a drive-up windowDec 10, 2020 12:00 am - The Shake Shack restaurant in Vernon Hills has become the international chain's first location with a drive-up window. The standard feature elsewhere on the restaurant l...
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Need for meal deliveries growing in Lake County as pandemic rolls onDec 09, 2020 4:30 am - Lake County Community Action to Combat Hunger, a coalition of local organizations that delivers food to families who can't or shouldn't leave their homes due to COVID-19...
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Lake County Board's Democratic leadership gets two more yearsDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been updated to note that Commissioner John Wasik of Grayslake is vice-chair of the county board's energy and environment committee. A historic Demo...