Mick Zawislak
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Lake Co. fair book moves onlineMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - The Lake County Fair may be a long-standing celebration of agriculture but there's always room for more green. For the first time, the annual fair book will be available...
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Senior needs trumps space for Vernon Hills centerMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The buildings may not be a good fit physically, but Vernon Hills trustees say the need for affordable senior housing trumps any site limitation. Overruling concerns of t...
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Business climate debated in LibertyvilleMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Incumbents in the race for three spots on the Libertyville village board say experience is needed in a tough economic time, but challengers contend changes are in order....
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Public works pact lends hand in disasterMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - In downstate Illinois, it's not uncommon for farmers to band together to harvest the crops of fellow farmers who for whatever reason are unable to do it themselves. The ...
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Downtown an issue in Round Lake ParkFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - With about two dozen businesses, Round Lake Park's "downtown" along Route 134 isn't extensive but it is important, both candidates running for mayor agree. How and when ...
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How will Lake County benefit from the stimulusFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - With a federal stimulus bill in place, local entities are scrambling for a piece of the action. The hurdle is knowing what's eligible and how to apply. "They're still wr...
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Gurnee Holiday Inn site of this year's fundraiser for defibrillatorsFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Long QT Syndrome may not be well known, but it can be deadly. "This is a life-threatening condition and it's genetic," says Colleen Kausak of Lake Villa. She speaks from...
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Teen author's first book building a followingFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - When an autograph-seeker thrust a hand forward to be signed, you got the feeling the scene would someday be repeated for the first-time author. Forget that she was invit...
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Economy a tough battle in LibertyvilleFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Like everywhere else, decreasing revenue is a chief concern in Libertyville. Incumbent Mayor Jeff Harger and challenger Terry Weppler agree building business is a key, b...
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Slate thinned in Round Lake ParkFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The field has been thinned for a trustee spot in Round Lake Park, following the withdrawal of one of a slate of candidates. Village officials amended the ballot to remov...