Articles filed under Counties
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon HillsJun 24, 2026 7:31 pm - The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.
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Forest preserves director, volunteer earn national honorsJun 24, 2026 12:34 pm - A Lake County Forest Preserves director and volunteer recently received national recognition for their contributions to conservation and public service.
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Community mourns passing of Lake County Vice Chair Mary Ross-CunninghamJun 23, 2026 5:25 pm - Longtime Lake County Board Vice Chair Mary Ross Cunningham, a tireless voice for constituents and others who needed assistance, died Tuesday.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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‘This is huge’: Major League Baseball to hold America250 event at suburban drive-inJun 23, 2026 12:39 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor will host a Major League Baseball America250 event on July 4 that will include screening of the movie “The Sandlot” and the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.
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DuPage ham radio club prepares for community emergency at National Field Day June 27-28Jun 23, 2026 12:37 am - The DuPage Amateur Radio Club is hosting National Field Day weekend in Elmhurst showing how emergency ham radio provides crucial communications when phone systems fail during disasters.
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The Land Conservancy seeks artists for 18th annual Art of the Land ShowJun 22, 2026 6:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites artists to submit landscape-inspired works for the 18th annual Art of the Land show Oct. 23-24 at The Starline Factory in Harvard, with artists keeping 70% of sales proceeds.
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‘Fixing stuff and helping people’: After uncertain times, Tool Library of Lake County thrives at 5Jun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - Five years after its humble beginnings in Mundelein, the Tool Library of Lake County has survived a name change, rebranding and change of location to become a popular and successful resource for suburban fixer uppers.
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Georgia man charged with luring Lake County girlJun 21, 2026 11:16 am - Lake County authorities arrested a 24-year-old Georgia man near Libertyville after he allegedly traveled to meet with a girl who ran away from home.