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Blotter: DUI and suspended license

Driving under the influence A 41-year-old Springfield man, of the 4300 block of Turtle Bay, was charged with driving under the influence at about 11:40 … Read more ›

Government, News

Lake County officials find no contraband in sweep of jail

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

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

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

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 ›

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Top 10 things to do this weekend

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 ›

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Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet

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 ›

Education
From the community

Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice

The Community High School District 128 Community Education Program is offering “Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice,” a one-day seminar that is … Read more ›

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From the community

Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein & Vernon Hills June 2

For many volunteers, the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein & Vernon Hills (GLMV), scheduled for June 2 at … Read more ›

Government, News, Travel
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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 ›