Mick Zawislak
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‘A good deal for everyone’: Solar farm transforms Waukegan Superfund siteNov 10, 2025 7:07 pm - A long vacant federal Superfund landfill site in Waukegan has been transformed with the promise of substantial electricity cost savings for low-to-moderate income residents.
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Driver killed, three passengers injured in head-on crash in GurneeNov 10, 2025 11:02 am - An Evanston woman was killed and three passengers, including two children, were injured in a head-on crash Sunday night in Gurnee, authorities said.
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Despite objections, Lake County zoning board OKs solar farm near AntiochNov 02, 2025 1:24 pm - A proposed commercial solar farm near Antioch won the backing of Lake County’s Zoning Board of Appeals, but opponents including Antioch officials still hope the project can be derailed or relocated.
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Public school ‘advocate and supporter’ selected to fill vacancy on District 128 boardOct 31, 2025 5:17 pm - Vernon Hills resident and former Lake County Board member was selected from 22 applicants to fill a vacancy on the Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board.
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‘You can see a change’: Building improvements ongoing in downtown WaucondaOct 31, 2025 11:07 am - The vacant Middleton’s restaurant space in downtown Wauconda is getting a boost from a village incentive of up to $35,000 for upgrades with a requirement that a new operation be open by March 1.
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‘I didn’t want to give up’: Nostalgia saved Grayslake Dog n Suds as it reopens after devastating fireOct 29, 2025 7:12 pm - The Grayslake Dog n Suds is hoppin’ once again, with customers parked in nearly every available space awaiting a carhop to take their orders. The beloved drive-up joint reopened unexpectedly last week after being closed since an 2024 fire.
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‘We want to work with you’: Primrose School proposed in Vernon HillsOct 28, 2025 6:14 pm - Vernon Hills’ attraction as a hot spot for early education and child care facilities continues with a proposal for what could be the 10th commercial operation in town.
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Lake County primary races expected to be few and far between, but there are wrinklesOct 27, 2025 5:55 pm - The first day of filing for Lake County elected offices Monday was quiet. Although the majority of incumbent filers likely won’t face a primary opponent, there are some wrinkles.
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‘Anybody can walk in and connect’: 100 years of original children’s book art stirs memoriesOct 26, 2025 8:45 pm - Even for those who never read the children’s classics a new exhibition of original art at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville is meant to spark memories.
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‘We want to educate families’: Vernon Hills Park District pursues e-bike safety campaignOct 24, 2025 4:28 pm - Concerned with increasing use and high speeds, the Vernon Hills Park District has launched a campaign to set clear guidelines for e-bikes and other devices and promote safety.