Mick Zawislak
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Contempt charge for crude T-shirt standsMay 24, 2010 11:00 pm - A Lake County judge on Monday denied a motion to vacate a finding of contempt of court against a Round Lake Park woman, who as a spectator, wore a T-shirt with a crude s...
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Thief swipes plaque from Libertyville Civic CenterMay 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Two plaques, hanging side by side on a wall near the main entrance to the Libertyville Civic Center, had, after years, kind of blended into the decor. On closer inspecti...
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Round Lake Beach shifts scholars programMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Round Lake Beach will dissolve the nearly 10-year-old local chapter of a scholarship program, though it won't impact village aid to students. The village was chartered a...
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New grocery in Vernon Hills on fast trackMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - A new concept grocery store proposed in Vernon Hills will be on the fast track, with a groundbreaking possible this fall. Village leaders and even vigilant neighbors app...
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Vernon Hills festival spending hits sour noteMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The musical entertainment at Vernon Hills' Summer Celebration no doubt will pack a punch, but some extra oomph sought by organizers appears to have fallen short by $2,20...
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A lofty garden in LibertyvilleMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The soil mixture is much more workable than the clay that permeates many back yard gardens, but this rooftop experiment is a special breed. A crew of four was back Tuesd...
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Lake Co. officials see better times aheadMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Communities have been battered by a poor economy that has resulted in layoffs and other cuts, but some local leaders are warily looking ahead to better times. Whether or...
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New supermarket concept proposed in Vernon HillsMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - A new concept from a Wisconsin-based supermarket chain is being proposed in Vernon Hills. Village trustees on Wednesday are scheduled to learn more about Mariano's Fresh...
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Architect's Lake County gem on shaky groundMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - When a prominent Chicago attorney built an estate in the woods near Mettawa in 1936, there was little chance of his family being disturbed. Situated between the Des Plai...
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Vernon Hills to honor vetsMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - When a volunteer group contacted Vernon Hills police to help find World War II veterans in town, the results were surprising. "We thought the number would be between fou...