Mick Zawislak
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More than a craftsman: Celebration of life for Lake Zurich fixture John BafaloukosApr 22, 2026 12:38 pm - Family and friends will gather this weekend to remember John Bafaloukos, the well-known owner of Johnny’s Shoe Repair in downtown Lake Zurich for more than 45 years.
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Precautionary water boil advisory lifted after two weekend water line breaks in GrayslakeApr 21, 2026 2:00 pm - Breaks in two water transmission lines in Grayslake over the weekend resulted in precautionary boil advisories lifted Tuesday morning.
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‘Will help us do so much more’: Reach Rescue plans new facility to expand servicesApr 20, 2026 5:07 pm - Reach Rescue, a foster-based animal adoption organization in Mundelein, plans to build a new facility to expand its operations and ability to serve animals and the community.
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‘Critical decision point’: Vernon Area Public Library District to survey voters to determine referendum feasibilityApr 18, 2026 6:26 pm - A random sample of voters in the Vernon Area Public Library District will be surveyed to help officials determine whether to proceed with a $39.5 million referendum quest...
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Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis showsApr 17, 2026 2:20 pm - North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.
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Libertyville board clears way for construction of new, $32 million police stationApr 16, 2026 5:54 pm - The Libertyville village board this week cleared the way for construction of a new, $32.4 million police station, considered the largest single public project in village history.
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Mendocino Farms restaurant chain opening in Vernon HillsApr 16, 2026 2:59 pm - Mendocino Farms, a fast-casual restaurant known for farm-fresh crafted sandwiches and salads, is opening its first suburban Chicago location Tuesday in Vernon Hills.
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MainStreet Libertyville appoints interim chief, looks to strengthen partnershipsApr 15, 2026 2:22 pm - Main Street Libertyville, the nonprofit volunteer organization that since 1989 has championed and organized activities in the downtown area, has a new leader and focus.
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College of Lake County to appoint chief academic officer as interim presidentApr 14, 2026 6:27 pm - Kristen Jones, vice president of education and chief academic officer at the College of Lake County will become interim president effective May 1.
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‘A lot of concerns’: Townhouse plan doesn’t sit well with Vernon Hills trusteesApr 14, 2026 6:27 pm - A plan to build 79-townhouses near the Vernon Hills Metra commuter station on Route 45 failed to win over village trustees during a recent public review.