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'This was his dream': Ray Bradbury's collection to be displayed at his Waukegan childhood library
Feb 24, 2023 6:13 PM - Famed author Ray Bradbury's personal collection of books and artifacts will be preserved and showcased at what had been his childhood library and inspiration in his hometown of Waukegan: the long-vacant Carnegie Library. -
'You'll see history come to life': Renovation of long-closed Carnegie Library in Waukegan begins
Dec 19, 2022 11:42 PM - Ninety years after author Ray Bradbury developed his love of books here, a buzz of discovery and anticipation has returned to the long-shuttered Waukegan Carnegie Library, as a $13.5 million restoration is underway. -
Neighbors in the news: Elmhurst University junior wins business proposal contest
Dec 15, 2022 6:00 AM - Elmhurst University junior Angel Garcia, of Rolling Meadows, took first prize at the Fall 2022 Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition with his proposal to launch a program that would prepare high school students for greater success in college.
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Neighbors in the News: Elmhurst Realtor named president-elect of state organization
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Schaumburg trustee recognized for 30 years of dedicated service
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Waukegan's Eugene P. King Park gets nearly $1 million upgrade
Nov 5, 2020 6:00 AM - The Waukegan Park District got a big boost from the state to help renovate its Eugene P. King Park, which now boasts new playground equipment, a half-court basketball court, a half-sized soccer field, a fitness challenge course, a picnic shelter with a grill, restrooms and an improved baseball field. -
Bradbury Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival canceledMay 1, 2020 6:16 PM - The 21st annual Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival, scheduled for June 13 in Waukegan, has been canceled due to COVID-19 precautions, but will be replaced with a virtual event that day.
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Waukegan parks programs, facilities closedMar 12, 2020 4:54 PM - Waukegan Park District officials announced Thursday that all programs have been canceled and facilities, including the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center and Bonnie Brook Golf Course, Dining and Banquets, will remain closed through Tuesday, March 17.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra to perform March 15Mar 8, 2020 5:39 PM - Join the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra for "Magnificent Suites," with music from Mozart, Prokofiev and Bizet, on March 15 at Waukegan High School's Trapp Auditorium, Brookside Campus.
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Waukegan transferring ownership of Carnegie Library to park districtSep 16, 2019 10:10 PM - The Waukegan Park District will take ownership of the city's historic Carnegie Library in late 2019 or early 2020 as part of a public-private project with the Waukegan Historical Society.
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