Grandwood Park Lifestyle
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It hasn't been a good year for ice fishing
Feb 7, 2023 6:19 PM - Warm weather has left ice in McHenry County too thin for anglers for most of the winter so far. The peak ice-fishing season in northern Illinois is January and February. In a good year, there may be a week or two in December or even into March if the weather stays cold where the ice is strong enough to support both people and a shack.
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Aurora crowns inaugural Mr. and Miss Black teen pageant winners
Feb 6, 2023 6:23 AM - Eight Black teens from Aurora made history Saturday as contestants in the city's inaugural Mr. and Miss Black Aurora Pageant.
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Successful debut for Lake County's police, mental health clinician team-up program
Feb 3, 2023 4:28 PM - Since last February, a program that partners police officers with social workers to form mental health crisis response units has offered help to more than 1,200 Lake County residents. -
Nonprofit My Density Matters educates women on how to advocate for their breast health
Jan 24, 2023 6:00 AM - It's time to schedule your mammogram, ladies. And while you are there, don't forget to ask about your breast density. Because it matters. -
Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in need
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Lake County announces 30th year of Adopt-A-Highway programJan 15, 2023 4:09 PM - The Lake County Division of Transportation announced 27 roads are available for volunteer groups to adopt this year.
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Good News Sunday: Anderson's Healing Paws program offers four-legged therapy
Jan 15, 2023 6:00 AM - This week's Good News Sunday column takes a look at a pet therapy program, the Polar Bear Plunge, New Year's babies and a nonprofit that provides rides to doctor's appointments. -
Top crime stories of 2022: Mayhem and heartbreak defined the year in suburban crime
Jan 12, 2023 6:00 AM - The mass shoting in Highland Park on July 4 that claimed the lives of seven parade spectators was among the most wrenching crime stories of a year marked by mayhem and heartbreak. -
Lake County Model Railroad Club celebrates 50 years
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Frosty Fest gives people chance to enjoy outdoors in winter
Jan 8, 2023 8:03 AM - Fireside s'mores, ice-block stacking and a life-size snow globe were among the activities featured during Frosty Fest Saturday at Viking Park in Gurnee.
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