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Planners want Route 53 extension to have minimal environmental impact; funding remains uncertain

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 ›

News, Sports
The boys state track and field meet gets underway Thursday in Charleston. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

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 ›

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District 113 Refinances Debt to Save Money

District 113 successfully refinanced a portion of its debt on Tuesday, May 8th thanks to a one-time tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service, saving … Read more ›

News

Metra train hits SUV near Deerfield station

An outbound Metra train collided with a SUV in the northwest suburbs this morning, delaying commuters for up to 40 minutes, officials said. Milwaukee District … 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, Sports
Evanston's Margaret Bamgbose, left, won a state title in the 300 hurdles. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

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 ›

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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 ›

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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 ›

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From the community

Willow House Drop-In Group Begins this Month

Since Willow House began, families have asked for at least one more Willow House night each month to come together for support. We are very … Read more ›

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Celebrate Dads and Grads: Find the Perfect Gift in Downtown Highland Park

Finding the right gift for dads and grads is easy in Downtown Highland Park. Whether it’s for graduation or Father’s Day, Downtown Highland Park is … Read more ›