Lake County Submitted Stories
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Intelligent, resilient, abundant: Meet the suburban crow
Mar 5, 2018 12:19 PM - Early in this century, thanks to West Nile virus, many people were worried about the lack of crows in their neighborhoods. I'm here to say that crows are back. -
'Side Show' explores life of conjoined twins
Feb 28, 2018 12:46 PM - The musical "Side Show," which opens Saturday, March 3, at Cutting Hall in Palatine, explores the lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton. -
McHenry County College Twofers class links classroom with real-life issues
Jan 12, 2018 7:55 AM - Is it immoral if an 83-year-old woman with terminal pelvic cancer refuses to eat or drink? MCC students recently explored this real-life scenario at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock with a panel of health care professionals, including two nurses, a social worker and a chaplain. -
Long Grove Vintage Holidays kicks off Nov. 24
Nov 21, 2017 1:08 PM - An annual family tradition returns to its small-town setting when Long Grove Vintage Holidays begins Friday, Nov. 24. -
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Offered September 9 and October 7
Sep 8, 2017 7:24 AM - The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control program is offering the last two low-cost pet vaccination clinics of 2017 -
First two 2017 human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County
Aug 31, 2017 5:01 PM - The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reporting the first two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County for 2017. -
Local nonprofits collect shoes for military families
Jul 13, 2017 3:08 PM - Dozens of active duty military, veterans and their family members will be walking in style thanks to a partnership between Support Our Soldiers Freedom Inc. and Midwest Veterans Closet. -
Village of Buffalo Grove Invites Stakeholders to Attend Lake Cook Corridor Open House
Jul 7, 2017 7:25 AM - This coming Tuesday, July 11, the Village of Buffalo Grove will host a second public meeting to engage with residents, business owners, property owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders regarding the future of the Lake Cook Corridor. Anyone who has an interest in the future of the Corridor is invited to attend. -
It's time to watch out for ticks
Apr 24, 2017 8:50 AM - The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging residents to take precautions against ticks. -
Lake County Health Dept. say it's time to watch out for ticks
Apr 21, 2017 1:27 PM - The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. The average annual number of reported probable and confirmed cases of this disease increased steadily from 6.7 cases between 2003-2005 to 27 cases between 2012-2016.
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