Mick Zawislak
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Nostalgia, hopes abound at county fairJul 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Most years, the staff members responsible for thousands of details needed to make the annual Lake County Fair run smoothly barely have time to pause and enjoy the big ev...
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Volo compost plan draws heatJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - For years, the Perricone brothers have used composted grass clippings as a nutrient for trees and other plants at their garden center and nursery in Volo. No one, they s...
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Builders' plan ignited controversyJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Vernon Hills' Summer Celebration began Wednesday with a concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the village. But as annual summertime tradition continues, it is likely t...
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Stevenson legacy comes full circleJul 16, 2008 11:00 pm - The late owner of "The Farm," a 70-acre rural retreat that stretches to the Des Plaines River from St. Mary's Road, would nod approvingly about how everything has turned...
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A long road to help for veteranJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Most times, Jim Black surfs the Internet into the early morning hours. When he does sleep, it's not for long and it's not very restful because of the nightmares. "They'r...
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Summer Celebration to rock harder, longerJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Summer Celebration in Vernon Hills has always been about the music, but this year's event will take it up a notch. In a serendipitous turn, the actual date of the villag...
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Lake Co. looks to soy for bike path sealingJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Hints of orange scent drifted through the Independence Grove Forest Preserve on Monday, but it wasn't emanating from the foliage. The aroma was from a product being used...
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Long road to help for veteransJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Most times, Jim Black surfs the Internet into the early morning hours. When he does sleep, it's not for long and it's not very restful because of the nightmares. "They'r...
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Libertyville parking deck work delayedJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Parking in downtown Libertyville this summer and fall won't be as tough as expected, as work on a major project has been delayed. Construction of a 364-space parking dec...
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Libertyville to monitor red light runnersJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Libertyville will join the growing list of suburban communities to use cameras to catch red light runners. The village board Tuesday approved a contract with LaserCraft ...