Planners envision a different kind of roadway to carry motorists north through central Lake County, with minimal impact to the wetland environment that area residents … Read more ›
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Planners want Route 53 extension to have minimal environmental impact; funding remains uncertain
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Chicago-area Patrick Cadillac Volvo Wins Volvo’s 2011 President's Club Award
Patrick Cadillac Volvo has received Volvo's President's Club Award for 2011, the highest honor that Volvo of North America bestows ... Read more ›
News, Sports
Area boys track athletes looking for big finishes at state
Since 1990, only five TribLocal area teams have won Illinois High School Association boys track and field state titles. Joliet West won the Class AA … Read more ›
Arts, News
Local art contest calls for farm scenes by June 1
The Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation is calling for artists to participate in its second juried showing for local farm art. The foundation held its first exhibition … Read more ›
News, Schools
Barrington 220 elementary schools align math curriculum
About two years ago, Kimberly Priola recalls her son, who was then a fourth-grader, bringing home red and blue pegs to use as a hands-on … Read more ›
News, Sports
Area track stars bring home gold from state meet
Three individuals and one relay team from the TribLocal North/Northwest suburban area won state championships at the Illinois High School Association Girls Track and Field … Read more ›
Entertainment
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Swedish Midsommar Festival Celebrates 101 Years!
On Sunday, June 17, Good Templar Park will celebrate the 101st Annual Swedish Midsommar Festival in Geneva, IL. The oldest ethnic festival in Illinois, and … Read more ›
Weather
Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today
Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›
News
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
Entertainment
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Music On Stage Announces Cast for ‘Avenue Q’
Music On Stage, winner of the Illinois Theatre Association’s Excellence in Theatre award, today announced its cast the Chicago premiere of the Tony® Award-winning musical … Read more ›
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Tree Detectives sighted at Citizens for Conservation
Citizens for Conservation’s member Carol Rice came prepared with samples of tree leaves and evergreen needles to better explain the importance of trees in our … Read more ›
