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Lake County officials find no contraband in sweep of jail

By Ruth Fuller | Today at 1:16 p.m.

Unsuspecting inmates at the Lake County Jail were ushered into day-rooms of their housing units May 24 as canine officers and sheriff’s corrections response team … Read more ›

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People were soaking up the sun in advance of the Memorial Day weekend on May 24 at Gillson Park Beach in Wilmette. (John P. Huston, Tribune reporter)

Lakefront communities work to address bacteria issues for swimmers

By John P. Huston | Today at 6:00 a.m.

If a Lake Michigan beach is closed due to bacteria levels, people who swam the day before are the ones who should worry. It takes … Read more ›

News, Sports

Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area

By Jeff Vorva | Yesterday at 1:45 p.m.

More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›

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A pat-down during a surprise search throughout the Lake County Jail in Waukegan. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune / May 24, 2012)

No contraband found in sweep of Lake County Jail

Yesterday at 1:38 p.m.

Unsuspecting inmates at the Lake County Jail were ushered into dayrooms of their housing units today as canine officers and sheriff’s corrections response team members … Read more ›

Children and family, Entertainment, Seasonal
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Top 10 things to do this weekend

Wednesday at 7:19 p.m.

Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›

News, Sports

Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet

By Jeff Vorva | Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.

Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›

Sports

Highland Park runner completes Rite Aid Cleveland Half Marathon

By Neighborhood News Service | Wednesday at 1:20 p.m.

Ashley Schindler, 27, of Highland Park, completed the Rite Aid Cleveland Half Marathon in 2:10:20 on Sunday, May 20. A total of 7,496 runners finished … Read more ›

History

Rosenwald to be inducted as First Highland Park Legend

By Neighborhood News Service | Wednesday at 11:07 a.m.

Highland Park Historical Society will induct Julius Rosenwald as the First Highland Park Legend during a ceremony Saturday, May 26. Rosenwald was a businessman and … Read more ›

Health and fitness

Recycle prescription drugs at 2 locations in Highland Park

By Neighborhood News Service | Wednesday at 11:06 a.m.

Residents in Highland Park now have two locations to safely recycle unwanted prescription drugs. Collection sites are available at the police department lobby at 1677 … Read more ›

Government, News, Travel
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Planners want Route 53 extension to have minimal environmental impact; funding remains uncertain

By Andrea L. Brown | Tuesday at 11:23 a.m.

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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