Articles filed under Counties
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Lake County auxiliary deputy honored after injuryJan 09, 2021 12:00 am - It took Lake County Auxiliary Deputy Thomas Brasuell months to recover from his injuries after he was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver while directing traffic at th...
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Ex-Joliet Central teacher pleads guilty to sex assault of studentJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - A former Joliet Central High School physics teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a student at a Naperville hotel in May 2017. Thomas Connelly, 34, was...
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Lombard discusses new library, former seminary site redevelopmentJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was changed to correct an error about a variance sought in the number of parking spaces for the new proposed Helen Plum Library in Lombard....
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Kane County Board may undo political firingJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - Kane County officials are poised to reverse what some board members view as a politically motivated firing by former Chairman Chris Lauzen. A majority of county board me...
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Mundelein, Vernon Hills team up to find new water resevoir siteJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - A probable new location for a 2-million gallon water storage facility in Vernon Hills has advanced quickly following a quirky turn of events. Instead of the initially pr...
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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...