Mick Zawislak
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Grayslake woman's ornaments give a big holiday boost to those who need oneDec 25, 2019 5:00 am - A Barbie ornament snuggled in her purse on Christmas Eve 2007 was meant for Lyzzi Elliott's own tree. But it never made it that far. Instead, it became a special holiday...
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New Fremont Township highway boss in exclusive companyDec 20, 2019 4:34 am - Fremont Township's new highway commissioner is used to hands-on work with a big-picture view. Those who have encountered Alicia Dodd in various capacities say she has an...
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Antioch mayor breaks tie to allow sale of recreational marijuanaDec 20, 2019 12:00 am - By a split vote, Antioch on Thursday became the most recent Lake County community to approve recreational marijuana sales. Mayor Larry Hanson broke a 3-3 tie by voting i...
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Early Starbucks store won't renew lease in downtown LibertyvilleDec 20, 2019 12:00 am - Businesses routinely come and go in commercial areas, but now and then a store closing becomes community news. So it is with the pending departure of Starbucks from down...
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Crystal Lake seeking bids for Freund home demolitionDec 18, 2019 12:00 am - The future of the Crystal Lake home where prosecutors say 5-year-old AJ Freund was killed by his parents in April remains unclear. The city of Crystal Lake has court-ord...
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Round Lake Beach approves recreational marijuana salesDec 17, 2019 12:00 am - As the historic first day of legal recreational cannabis use in Illinois nears, Round Lake Beach on Monday became one of the most recent Lake County communities to appro...
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Hundreds greet North Pole Express in Crystal LakeDec 14, 2019 12:00 am - The special express train was a bit behind schedule Saturday, but that didn't diminish the enthusiasm of about 200 onlookers eagerly awaiting its arrival in Crystal Lake...
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Downtown Metra lot repair on hold after development fizzlesDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Another proposed development for a long empty industrial property adjacent to the Metra station in busy downtown Libertyville has fizzled, leaving substantial repairs of...
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Roads, flood relief work recommended for funding in LibertyvilleDec 12, 2019 4:30 am - More than $12.2 million in projects - with an emphasis on roads, easing flooding and investments in the water and sewer systems - will be considered for funding in Liber...
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After 36 years, Lentine to retire from Lake Villa District LibraryDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - After 36 years, Lake Villa District Library Director Andy Lentine will be turning the page on a career that began with a part-time job. With staff and patrons settling i...