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Crystal Lake man convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme admits to defrauding McHenry American LegionJul 25, 2025 8:47 am - A Crystal Lake man who is awaiting federal sentencing for an $8 million Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty in a McHenry County courtroom to fraudulent use of a debit card belonging to the McHenry American Legion.
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‘A huge opportunity’: Release of four piping plovers could expand breeding population of endangered shorebirdJul 24, 2025 5:52 pm - The release this week of four piping plover fledglings reared in captivity at a secluded beach area on Lake Michigan raises the possibility of two more nesting sites for the federally endangered bird species in Waukegan.
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‘Summer Dreamin’ show brings international barbershop champion to NapervilleJul 24, 2025 5:41 pm - The Chorus of DuPage will host “Summer Dreamin,” a show celebrating summertime and classic tunes from award-winning vocal groups such as Instant Classic, the former Barbershop Harmony Society international quartet champion, and Stiletto, the 2023 Regional Sweet Adelines Quartet Champion.
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Gurnee police apprehend occupants of vehicle fleeing Wisconsin traffic stopJul 24, 2025 3:00 pm - Two Racine, Wisconsin, men are facing charges after Gurnee police early Thursday assisted in apprehending a fleeing vehicle.
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Glen Ellyn resident first human case of West Nile in DuPageJul 24, 2025 1:15 pm - Public health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile virus in DuPage County this year.
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Lake County veterans’ leader elected president of national advocacy groupJul 23, 2025 8:55 pm - Andrew Tangen, superintendent of the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, recently was elected president of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers at the annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Heat doesn’t stifle fun at the Lake County FairJul 23, 2025 6:12 pm - Despite the heat, crowds gathered Wednesday to get a taste of Americana with a long lineup of colorful and fun activities for the whole family at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake.
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Fox Lake enacts rules for e-bikes and e-scooters to enhance safety, promote responsible useJul 23, 2025 6:02 pm - Fox Lake has become the latest community to enact rules regulating electric bikes and electric scooters on village roads and sidewalks.
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Annual motorcycle rally to raise fentanyl awareness, support grieving familiesJul 23, 2025 5:09 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 2, the ninth annual “Ride for John — Remember U.S. ALL“ event, organized by My Child’s Life Matters, aims to raise fentanyl awareness and support grieving families when hundreds of motorcycles will meet in St. Charles and ride to Carol Stream.
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Ex-Cook deputy running for DuPage sheriffJul 23, 2025 2:27 pm - A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running to become DuPage County’s next sheriff.