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'It's going to be a beautiful thing': Suburbs celebrate Juneteenth
Jun 19, 2020 9:15 AM - Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, is getting renewed attention in the midst of calls across the nation for racial justice. Suburban celebrations are planned in Arlington Heights, Carpentersville, Elgin, Glendale Heights, Naperville, St. Charles, Waukegan and other towns. -
Suburban Dreamers greet high court ruling with relief and (cautious) optimism
Jun 18, 2020 9:38 PM - Gurnee resident Sandra Diaz was among the suburban residents who were relieved Thursday when the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempts to end protections against deportation for immigrants known as "Dreamers," but they say there's more work to be done and comprehensive immigration reform is needed. -
What's happening where for Juneteenth in the suburbs
Jun 18, 2020 7:37 PM - Juneteenth events are planned across the suburbs. Here are the details. -
CLC nursing students honored with pinning parade
Jun 18, 2020 2:52 PM - College of Lake County (CLC) nursing students celebrated their graduation with faculty on Saturday, June 13. -
Woodlands Academy senior wins National Merit corporate award
Jun 17, 2020 4:01 PM - Elizabeth Coughlin, a Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart senior from Northbrook, is among the first winners in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. -
Growing Healthy Veterans leader helps save 17,900 pounds of food
Jun 17, 2020 3:41 PM - More than 17,900 pounds of food was saved from going into the landfill thanks to the work of Growing Healthy Veterans Operations Manager Lukan Paulus and volunteers. -
Ethylene oxide air monitoring near Gurnee, Waukegan concludesJun 17, 2020 11:24 AM - The Lake County Health Department, Gurnee and Waukegan have received final results from the last phase of outdoor air monitoring for ethylene oxide near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and Medline Industries in Waukegan.
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Reed Construction Announces Completion of Lake Behavioral Hospital
Jun 17, 2020 10:26 AM - Reed Construction ("Reed") is pleased to announce that the firm has completed the expansion of Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois. -
Illinois American Water Reminds Customers to Conserve WaterJun 17, 2020 8:52 AM - Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely.
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Celebrate African American history with CLC virtual Juneteenth event
Jun 16, 2020 11:52 AM - In honor of the day when all enslaved African Americans were freed after the Civil War, College of Lake County is hosting a virtual Juneteenth celebration from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 18.
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