Articles filed under Lake County FPD
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Hawthorn Mall redevelopment key for Vernon Hills
Nov 25, 2018 6:32 PM - Vernon Hills has hired a consultant to create a strategy to strengthen and expand its retail base. A big part of that will be planned enhancements of Hawtorn Mall, which village officials expect to learn more about Tuesday. -
Burning season off to early start in Lake County
Feb 14, 2017 5:08 PM - Lake County Forest Preserve District crews burned 200 acres Tuesday in the Lakewood Forest Preserve just east of Wauconda, as officials are getting an early start to the 2017 controlled burn season due to the unseasonably warm and dry February weather. -
Lake County offers snowmobile safety classDec 28, 2015 3:18 PM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is offering a snowmobile safety class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the district's operations and public safety facility, 19808 West Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Passing the written exam at the end of the class allows kids between the ages of 12 and 16 to operate a snowmobile on their own. But older teens and adults can take the class, too. Participation is free.
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Green Oaks woman found a day after going missing
Sep 1, 2015 3:12 PM - Mitsuko "Mikko" Washinushi, 77, was found Tuesday afternoon after going missing from her home in Green Oaks Monday. -
Lake County panel to discuss alternative energyApr 27, 2015 5:23 PM - The Lake County Forest Preserve District boad's finance and administrative committee meets Thursday to discuss alternative energy possibilities and other issues.
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Adlai E. Stevenson home receives landmark status
Oct 12, 2014 6:26 PM - The Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home formally was designated a National Historic Landmark on Sunday in a ceremony Sunday at the Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve in Mettawa. More than 100 people attended the event, including Adlai E. Stevenson III. -
Have fun at Lakewood preserve near WaucondaDec 27, 2013 2:37 PM - Kids of all ages are encouraged to attend a free outdoor play date on Jan. 20 at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda.
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Civil War scenes re-enacted in Lake County
Jul 14, 2013 5:55 PM - For the 22nd year, the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda resounded with the rattle of rifle shots and the concussion of cannon fire during the annual two-day Civil War commemoration. -
Gary Greenberg grateful for life-saving help after heart attack at Bannockburn athletic club
Nov 1, 2012 6:35 PM - Several people were honored Thursday for acting quickly to help save the life of 58-year-old Gary Greenberg of Highland Park, who suffered a massive heart attack a few weeks ago while working out at the Midtown Athletic Club in Bannockburn. Athletic trainer Rich Rossi of Buffalo Grove and others that day worked to help Greenberg survive. "I can't thank you guys enough," an understandably appreciative Greenberg said.
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