Waukegan
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‘We will not go back’: Two years after Roe’s fall, abortion rights advocates vow to keep fightingJun 24, 2024 7:33 pm - Two years after the fall of Roe. v. Wade, advocates for abortion rights fight back at events in Barrington and other suburbs.
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Neighbors in the News: District 62’s Westerhold Early Learning Center names new assistant principalJun 25, 2024 6:32 am - Community Consolidated School District 62 named Taylor Ivan the Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center assistant principal.
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How to survive water emergencies: Flip, float and followJun 23, 2024 4:49 pm - When it comes to water safety, Sgt. Ari Briskman, commander of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department marine unit, advises enthusiasts to stay sober and recognize their abilities as both the operator of a water vessel and as a swimmer.
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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:43 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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‘They’re basically saving our wonderful community’: Sylvan Lake dam modification finally underwayJun 21, 2024 12:31 pm - After years in the making, a $3.4 million project to modernize the 100-year old Sylvan Lake dam is underway.
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Investigation continues into skeletal remains found near Illinois Beach State ParkJun 22, 2024 4:45 pm - Authorities continue testing of the still unidentified skeletal remains found June 17 near the entrance of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park near Zion.
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Federal report on ethylene oxide air levels near two Lake County factories released for public commentJun 21, 2024 5:23 pm - A report on ethylene oxide measured near Medline Industries in Waukegan and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee has been released for public comment.
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Rejuvenator used to extend road lifeJun 21, 2024 4:44 pm - A glue-like pavement rejuvenator will be applied to newly completed road surfaces in Lake County to extend their lives by as long as five years. The maltene-based pavemen...
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Freedom Classic 5K run/walk in MundeleinJun 21, 2024 4:41 pm - The 45th annual Freedom Classic 5K run/walk kicks off at 8 a.m. July 4 from the Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road in Mundelein. The route goes through scenic Loc...
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Deer Park adding surveillance cameras that target license plates to its streetsJun 21, 2024 3:53 pm - Roadside surveillance cameras that take photos of passing cars and their license plates are coming to Deer Park.