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Lake County shoppers unfazed by Dominick’s news

December 24, 2018 at 4:57 a.m.

Shoppers in north suburban Lake County seemed unfazed Friday on recent news that parent company Safeway's decided to either close or sell its local Dominick's grocery stores. Before Dominick's moved...

Libertyville high school tackles depression awareness

December 24, 2018 at 4:51 a.m.

Students in Libertyville are reaching out and raising awareness about an issue plaguing many teenagers – depression. As part of National Depression Awareness Month in October, a student club at...

Transportation alliance says road projects on schedule

December 24, 2018 at 4:51 a.m.

Roadway construction and maintenance in Lake County is getting completed at a pace many state and regional officials are pleased with, but some local leaders are concerned the progress isn't...

Lake County forums highlight dangers of heroin abuse

December 24, 2018 at 4:45 a.m.

Lake County officials say they're alarmed by the rapid spread of heroin use among teens—something prompting increased efforts at education and police action in the hopes of tackling drug use...

Proposed new Lake Forest College facility draws ire of some neighbors

December 24, 2018 at 4:42 a.m.

As Lake Forest College seeks to expand its facilities, some neighbors say they aren't happy with a proposed move into residential areas. Lake Forest residents Robert and Ann Krebs want...

Lake County residents jockey for info on new health insurance law

August 24, 2021 at 3:57 p.m.

When Tom Decker lost his job last winter, his family lost its health insurance. Though his kids – Madeline, 4, and Eli, 5 – were eligible for Medicaid, his wife,...

Lake Forest residents get police academy training – of a sort

December 24, 2018 at 4:39 a.m.

While being led around the Lake Forest Police Department, Chelsea Britten hangs on Commander Mike Lange's every word. Britten, 21, is not a criminal going behind bars, though. In fact,...

Lake County reconsidering acreage for backyard chickens, bees

December 24, 2018 at 4:35 a.m.

Lake County is reexamining the requirements for residents looking to turn their backyards into barnyards and raise chickens or bees. David Husemoller, a senior planner with Lake County, said after...

Firefighters pack up after extinguishing a two-alarm fire in the 300 block of Ravine Park Drive in Lake Forest after lightning struck a tree and jumped to the attic, according to Lake Forest Dept. Fire Chief Kevin Issel.

Lightning strike starts house fire in Lake Forest

June 18, 2018 at 5:24 p.m.

Lightning struck a house in Lake Forest this morning, setting a fire that caused extensive damage to the home, according to a release from the Lake Forest Fire Department. Firefighters...

Lightning strike starts house fire in Lake Forest

December 24, 2018 at 4:31 a.m.

Lightning struck a house in Lake Forest this morning, setting a fire that caused extensive damage to the home, according to a release from the Lake Forest Fire Department. Firefighters...

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