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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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›