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Wisconsin man identified as victim in fiery I-94 crash near Gurnee
Jun 29, 2022 10:32 AM - A 66-year-old Wisconsin man has been identified by Lake County authorities as the box truck driver who died in a fiery two-vehicle crash last week on Interstate 94 near Gurnee. -
'Definitely a big deal': Renovated lakefront hotel at Illinois Beach State Park ready to reopen
Jun 30, 2022 10:48 AM - After sitting vacant for 18 months, the completely renovated hotel at Illinois Beach State Park is re-opening Friday with new management. "It's definitely a big deal," said Maureen Riedy, president of Visit Lake County. -
Mix of newcomers, seasoned candidates win party nominations for Lake County Board
Jun 28, 2022 11:04 PM - A clear picture of who will represent Republicans and Democrats for Lake County Board seats in the November general election emerged Tuesday as voters narrowed the field of candidates in seven contested primary races. -
Edly-Allen edges out Yingling in Democratic primary in 31st state Senate DistrictJun 28, 2022 10:53 PM - Former state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen appears to have edged out State Rep. Sam Yingling in the hotly contested Democratic primary race for the 31st Illinois Senate District.
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Lake County incumbent Sheriff Idleburg, police union leader Vice to square off in November
Jun 28, 2022 9:55 PM - Incumbent Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg fended off a Democratic challenger Tuesday and will face Republican primary winner Mark A. Vice II in November's general election, unofficial vote totals show. -
Ela Road rail crossing in Lake Zurich closing July 11 for repairsJun 28, 2022 2:40 PM - The Canadian National Railroad has informed the Lake County Division of Transportation that it will be closing the railroad crossing on Ela Road in Lake Zurich beginning Monday, July 11, for scheduled repairs.
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A spray that acts like glue is extending road life and reducing construction gridlock
Jun 28, 2022 6:38 AM - A spray-on pavement rejuvenator that acts like glue is being used in various locales in the suburbs to extend the life of roads by five years or more. -
City, state representatives call for complete removal of coal ash from Waukegan power plant
Jun 27, 2022 5:57 PM - Local and state representatives doubled down this week on calls for the complete removal of coal ash from the site of a Waukegan power plant that recently shut down its coal-fired units. -
Levitt chosen for second term as chief judge in Lake County
Jun 27, 2022 9:56 AM - The circuit judges of Lake County's 19th Judicial Circuit have voted Judge Mark L. Levitt to a second term as chief judge. -
Primary in Lake County: Political races and pocketbook issues to watch
Jun 27, 2022 5:30 AM - Here's a look at some of the hot issues and races for Lake County voters.
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