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Debris and water damage render a pallet of children's books unusable in the Bernie's Book Bank warehouse. High winds, accompanying a storm, sheared off a portion of its warehouse roof Tuesday night.

Book provider in Lake Bluff that helps at-risk students suffers warehouse damage in storm

September 7, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.

Tuesday night's fast-moving storm through the county severely damaged the Lake Bluff warehouse of Bernie's Book Bank, as wind gusts sheared off a section of its roof. An estimated 50,000...

Antioch businesses came together, cooking bratwurst and burgers on an open grill, during Thursday night's fundraiser. All proceeds from the event went toward the expenses of 10-year-old Hunter Daniels, who was thrown from a carnival ride at Taste of Antioch in July.

Antioch concert raises funds for 10-year-old boy thrown from carnival ride last month

August 11, 2023 at 9:09 p.m.

The final "It's Thursday" concert of the season at the Brooks Bandshell in Antioch turned into a community-spirited event with a common goal of aiding a child. The sound of...

The Antioch Village Board turned the ceremonial first shovel on a long-awaited park project. The 4.5-acre park will have the uncovered and restored Sequoit Creek as its centerpiece.

Antioch officials break ground for downtown park; ‘This will be … an absolute gem’

July 28, 2023 at 4:29 p.m.

Antioch officials turned the first ceremonial shovels of dirt Friday for a long-awaited downtown park. Residents, former town administrators, representatives from Lake County and other towns all came together to...

Members of the Highland Park community who were impacted by the July 4 parade shooting last year surround Cooper Roberts before he tosses the first pitch at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Boy injured in Highland Park parade shooting throws out first pitch at Brewers game: ‘Having Cooper here today … represents a milestone’

July 5, 2023 at 10:05 a.m.

Cooper Roberts, the 9-year-old paralyzed from the waist down in last year's July 4 Highland Park parade shooting, threw out the first pitch at Monday's game between the Chicago Cubs...

Lakefront Park in Fox Lake, as it appears now, is set for massive upgrades including a swimming beach, and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and community events.

Officials break ground on Fox Lake’s centerpiece park project; ‘The people who come here will be strangers, but … leave as friends’

June 28, 2023 at 12:33 p.m.

Fox Lake officials marked the start of a long-delayed lakefront park project, as ceremonial shovels broke ground for the first phase Monday. Amenities for the south Nippersink Lake shore site,...

A "death-eater" was in attendance during Saturday's Wizard Weekend Day in Antioch.

Wizards take over Antioch during cosplay fest; ‘This event grows with more magical experiences every year’

June 26, 2023 at 1:25 p.m.

Young apprentice, conjurers dressed in robes and carrying wands, took over Antioch's historic downtown Saturday for Wizards Weekend Day. The fifth edition of the event brought out more than 300...

Fox Lake police investigate the scene of an attempted murder-suicide at Dockers Restaurant that left one dead and one critically injured in Fox Lake May 16, 2023.

Attempted murder-suicide at Fox Lake’s Dockers Restaurant blamed on ‘ongoing feud’ between brothers

May 19, 2023 at 3:21 p.m.

Dockers Restaurant, a popular Fox Lake food and beverage spot on Pistakee Lake, became the scene Tuesday of what authorities have called an attempted murder-suicide. An argument between two brothers...

Andrea Woods, with some of her students, after receiving the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Big Hollow Elementary School teacher wins Golden Apple Award; ‘My heart is just filled with joy’

May 5, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.

Students at Big Hollow Elementary School let loose with cheers Friday morning, when fourth grade teacher Andrea Woods was surprised with a 2023 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching....

A family enjoys a sunny afternoon at the playground area of Lake Villa Township's Caboose Park. The 20-acre site has two caboose train cars and open space.

Lake Villa Township plans park for senior citizens; ‘Our population is beginning to age’

April 14, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.

Lake Villa Township plans to buy a vacant five-acre parcel just north of Caboose Park for development of activities aimed primarily at senior citizens. Discussions with Lake Villa School District...

An American white pelican gets set to take off after enjoying a meal on the Chain O' Lakes. The migration path brings the big-beaked birds to the area through mid-April.

Fox Lake celebrates arrival of migrating birds with Pelican Palooza; ‘This is a rare event’

April 9, 2023 at 1:55 p.m.

Seeing clusters of American white pelicans floating on the waters of Fox Lake means better weather is not far behind. The annual rite of spring follows a migration path that...

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