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Federal and state authorities announce drug-related charges against 14

By Ruth Fuller | April 11 at 1:28 p.m.

A lengthy state and federal investigation of alleged cocaine-trafficking in the Round Lake area has resulted in drug-related charges against 14 people, officials announced last … Read more ›

Photo submitted by Round Lake Area Park District.

Guide to Easter events, bunny visits

By Sheryl DeVore | March 20 at 9:32 a.m.

Parents and kids, get our your Easter baskets and cameras. Here come the annual Easter egg hunts and bunny visits. The following is a list … Read more ›

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Lake Villa families create snow reptile

By Sheryl DeVore | Feb. 25 at 4:32 p.m.

A large, white reptile with a 12-foot-tail is resting peacefully on a Lake Villa cul-de-sac near Charlton Court.  It’s the masterpiece of two families– the … Read more ›

This furry ermine showed off its snow-white winter coat during a hike through the woods in Wisconsin. Photo submitted by Jim Lennon.

‘Ermine’ wins photo contest

By Diana Novak | Feb. 13 at 11:15 a.m.

Jim Lennon’s photo of a furry ermine peeking out from behind a log won this week’s photo contest. As the winner, Lennon’s photograph will appear in … Read more ›

(Photo submitted by Ken Derry)

‘Owl’ wins photo contest

By Kara Silva | Jan. 23 at 10:12 a.m.

Ken Derry, of Tinley Park, snapped this photo of a snowy owl while at work as a crane operator at Chicago’s 31st Street Harbor. As … Read more ›

From the community

Lake Villa District Library Saves Township Residents $220,000

By Lake Villa District Library | Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m.

Saving the taxpayers money is a prime consideration of the Lake Villa District Library. In 1996 our district residents supported a bond referendum to enlarge … Read more ›

LVDL Staff Michelle Koenings (left) and Lynn Firman with some of the food donations
From the community

Lake Villa District Library Collects Over 1.5 Tons of Food During Food for Fines

By Lake Villa District Library | Dec. 12, 2011 at 2:29 p.m.

The Lake Villa District Library community brought in 3,179 pounds of food during Food for Fines from December 5-11. Patrons donated 345 bags which amounted … Read more ›

I-PASS glitch messes up some user accounts

Dec. 9, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.

The Illinois Tollway is asking customers to check their I-PASS accounts today after discovery of a software problem that erroneously began a cycle of account … Read more ›

Members of Gurnee Community Church prepare the 2009 Thanksgiving dinner. (Courtesy Gurnee Community Church)

Gurnee Community Church, Morton Grove American Legion, plan Thanksgiving feasts for Navy recruits

By Andrea L. Brown | Nov. 21, 2011 at 4:17 p.m.

John Hintz and his crew get to Gurnee Community Church in the wee hours on Thanksgiving morning to begin preparations for a growing holiday tradition … Read more ›

Starlights Senior Team performs a lift in the long program. Photo submitted by Starlights Synchronized Skating Team.

Stellar skaters wins photo contest

By Sheryl DeVore | Nov. 21, 2011 at 6:53 a.m.

Stellar skaters, a photo showing the Starlights Senior Team perform a lift, is the winner of this week’s contest.  Photo submitted by Starlights Synchronized Skating … Read more ›

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