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Antioch, Lakes Community highs turn science tradition upside down

Traditionally, high schools teach taught biology first, then chemistry and finally physics. But Community High School District 117 has flipped the sequence by implementing the "Physics First" curriculum at both Antioch and Lakes Community high schools.

Full Story published 1/8/2009 12:01 AM

Find a sumo outfit? Grayslake teacher wants to hear from you

An all-points bulletin of sorts is out in search of a sumo wrestling outfit with a red belt and a mat, possibly last seen fleeing a pickup truck in Lake County on Dec. 13.

Full Story published 1/8/2009 12:01 AM

Cleanup begins after Libertyville apartment building fire

Most residents displaced by a three-alarm blaze at a Libertyville apartment building are allowed to return to their homes, fire officials said today. However, residents who were on the second floor when the blaze struck about 3:35 p.m. Tuesday will have to wait awhile longer to get into their units.

Full Story published 1/7/2009 3:06 PM

No charges for Waukegan store clerk who shot robber

A Lake County grand jury said Wednesday no criminal charges should be brought against a Waukegan store clerk who shot and killed an armed robber.

Full Story updated 1/7/2009 11:48 PM

Bannockburn, Lincolnshire lose power when line falls

Power was knocked out for roughly 1,700 Commonwealth Edison customers late Wednesday in the northern suburbs.

Full Story published 1/8/2009 7:22 AM

Police beat

Thieves stole cosmetics valued at $1,800 from Bath and Body Works, 20530 Rand Road, around 4 p.m. Dec. 15.

Full Story published 1/8/2009 12:01 AM

Lake County in 60 seconds

District 103 plans committee of whole meetings; YWCA offers scholarship to high school girls; group to talk land buys

Full Story published 1/8/2009 12:01 AM

Pig farmer says hogs here to stay as long as well remains threat

Bob Wargaski says he'll continue operating a pig farm on his property as long as Island Lake's proposed community well and water tower remain a threat.

Full Story published 1/8/2009 12:01 AM

Barrington stakes reserves on CN battle, spending reaches $2M

Barrington has already spent $2 million researching and resisting Canadian National's now-approved purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad.

Full Story published 1/7/2009 10:41 AM

Waukegan man pleads not guilty in pit bull attack

The owner of two Waukegan pit bulls that attacked and mauled a 19-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to criminal charges Wednesday in Lake County Circuit Court.

Full Story published 1/7/2009 4:07 PM

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