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Dump truck spills salt, diesel fuel on Route 83, closes lanes for hoursMar 12, 2025 11:43 pm - A truck overturned on Interstate 290 near Addison on Wednesday afternoon, spilling debris across multiple lanes and prompting an emergency response that left lanes closed for several hours, officials said.
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Filling gaps and protecting rookeries among goals of two additions to Lake County forest preserve systemMar 12, 2025 5:39 pm - Lake County Forest Preserves’ holdings continue to expand with the authorized purchase of two properties totaling about 89 acres for $2.4 million to fill gaps in a planned larger whole, protect wildlife and provide other benefits.
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Trio charged with stealing from Lake County village’s bank accountMar 12, 2025 1:48 pm - Three out-of-state residents face dozens of charges stemming from the alleged theft of about $700,000 from a Lake County village’s coffers.
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ID updated for man killed in Sunday crash near ElginMar 12, 2025 12:32 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the wrong name and age were given for a man killed in a crash on Plank Road.
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Police use drone, dog to capture fleeing suspects in Lake CountyMar 12, 2025 10:32 am - Two suspects who fled from police after leading them on a high-speed chase through parts of northeastern Lake County near Wadsworth late Tuesday were apprehended with the help of a drone and police dog.
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Daylong free pickleball event in Vernon HillsMar 12, 2025 9:55 am - Ace Pickleball Club in Vernon Hills is hosting a free community event for members and nonmembers of all skill levels from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 16.
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Funds approved to buy right of way to fill key bike trail gap in Aptakisic Road corridorMar 11, 2025 11:23 pm - The Lake County Board set the table Tuesday to fill the last bike trail gap along the Aptakisic Road corridor from the Des Plaines River to downtown Long Grove.
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Habitat for Humanity to host panel discussion celebrating Women’s History MonthMar 11, 2025 5:50 pm - DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity is hosting “Accelerating Action: Women’s History Month Panel 2025” on Thursday, March 20.
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DuPage County to pay $11 million to settle lawsuit over detainee’s death in jailMar 11, 2025 1:55 pm - DuPage County will pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit over the death of a woman detained at the jail. Her family argued she received inadequate medical and mental-health care.
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Gurnee man killed in crash Saturday identifiedMar 10, 2025 2:09 pm - Lake County authorities on Monday identified the 26-year-old man who died early Saturday after a single-vehicle crash near Gurnee.