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Those who lived or worked in Wauconda area can become part of oral history projectMar 17, 2026 11:24 am - Interviews are being collected from anyone who lived or worked in Wauconda, Island Lake, Volo, Lakemoor, or Port Barrington between 1930 and 1980.
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Lake County Honor Flight schedules tribute flights for veteransMar 17, 2026 11:21 am - Lake County Honor Flight expeditions this year will take place May 1-3, Aug. 7-9, and Oct. 2-4.
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Advocate Health offers $200,000 in scholarships for health care and STEM studentsMar 16, 2026 11:12 pm - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields. Applications must be submitted online by March 31.
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Independence Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at how Lake County government worksMar 16, 2026 6:08 pm - Lake County residents are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at how government works through the America 250 Independence Academy.
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Diocese of Joliet appoints new superintendent of Catholic schoolsMar 16, 2026 1:09 pm - The Diocese of Joliet has named its next superintendent of Catholic schools. Gregory N. Porod will step into the role on June 29, following Dr. James Quaid, who held the position for three years.
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DuPage County activates flood control facilities after heavy showersMar 16, 2026 1:09 pm - For the second time in under two weeks, DuPage County has activated its regional flood control facilities in response to heavy precipitation.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry CountyMar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Lake sheriff’s deputy injured in Gurnee crashMar 15, 2026 9:55 am - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from injuries suffered in a crash Saturday night in Gurnee.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolenMar 14, 2026 3:12 pm - Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.
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Traffic backups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in GenevaMar 14, 2026 2:24 pm - A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.