Articles filed under Counties
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Christmas tree recycling available in Lake CountyJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at eight locations across the county. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails a...
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Off-duty Elgin police detective charged with DUI in St. CharlesJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - An off-duty Elgin police detective was arrested Sunday and charged with driving under the influence in St. Charles, according to a police report. Jessica Lori DeLeon, 43...
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Former Lake County sheriff's department leader dies at 62Jan 06, 2021 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was corrected to say Hunter died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wayne Hunter, a police officer and psychologist who worked for the W...
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First Division Museum continues its 'Date With History' series with 'Desert Storm Air War' Jan. 14Jan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is continuing its popular “Date with History” series, viewable online. Both programs are free but require advance r...
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Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
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McHenry County Health Dept. hosts alkaline battery recycling eventJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health in Woodstock will be accepting single-use alkaline batteries for recycling through Jan. 29 at its Woodstock location. Battery siz...
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Two months after election, some Cook County poll workers still waiting for paychecksJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Months after the November election, dozens - and perhaps hundreds - of Cook County election judges who worked the polls despite the health risks from the pandemic still ...
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Former Lake County state's attorney appointed as judgeJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Former Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim, who lost his reelection battle in November, has been appointed as a judge in the 19th Circuit Court. Nerheim will fill ...
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Executive director out at Plum library in LombardJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Barb Kruser is out as executive director at Helen Plum Library, library officials announced, without providing any reason for the leadership change. Sue Kehoe Wilsey, t...
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Rickert officially resigns as Kane County treasurerJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - David Rickert, the longest-serving treasurer in Kane County history, has resigned, setting in motion a process to fill an elected position that will instead be served by...