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‘It’s an inspiration’: 2,026 flags installed for annual Wheaton Field of HonorJun 29, 2026 4:39 pm - About 80 volunteers set up 2,026 American flags Monday morning for the annual Wheaton Field of Honor.
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Mundelein police fishing derby set for July 11Jun 29, 2026 4:39 pm - The Mundelein Police Department will hold its annual Cops N’ Bobbers fishing derby on July 11.
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Wahlburgers in St. Charles closes abruptly MondayJun 29, 2026 2:51 pm - A month shy of its sixth anniversary, Wahlburgers in St. Charles announced on social media Monday that it would close the location immediately.
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Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo ContestJun 29, 2026 2:43 pm - To celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is inviting constituents of the 64th House District to show off their patriotic spirit by participating in his America 250 Photo Contest. The contest is open to adults and students.
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Hoffman Estate hosting Citizen’s Public Works AcademyJun 29, 2026 2:36 pm - The Hoffman Estates Public Works Department is offering the community a first-person view into its operations through the upcoming Citizen’s Public Works Academy.
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The CCL at Lake Forest Open Lands Association awards scholarship to six studentsJun 29, 2026 2:31 pm - The Center for Conservation Leadership at Lake Forest Open Lands Association has awarded the Susie Hoffmann Scholarship for Nature and Conservation to six graduating high school seniors from across Lake County.
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Plan to redevelop Allstate property in South Barrington is progressingJun 29, 2026 2:05 pm - Redevelopment plans for the former Allstate Corp. headquarters near South Barrington are gaining steam.
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Gurnee celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with community festival and fireworksJun 29, 2026 1:58 pm - Local partners across Gurnee will host a free celebration honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off the Fourth of July weekend early with Patriotic ConcertJun 29, 2026 1:49 pm - On July 2, the Wheaton Municipal Band will present its Patriotic concert with the theme, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” at Memorial Park. It features classic American compositions including Sousa marches, “This Land is Your Land,” and music from “Victory at Sea.”
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Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opensJun 29, 2026 1:30 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is supporting healthier living with the launch of a teaching kitchen focused on nutrition education and wellness.