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Sara Knizhnik of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence speaks with residents after a discussion on gun violence prevention that was hosted by Congressman Brad Schneider.

Gun violence discussion in Deerfield includes call to change ‘what is acceptable and what is not’

May 24, 2019 at 12:44 a.m.

A forum on gun violence prevention hosted by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider Thursday drew a large crowd to the Patty Turner Center in Deerfield and had to turn some people...

In a yellow shirt and glasses, 15-year-old William Barr poses with his family and the author and illustrator of the book "Will It" during a book launch party in Antioch on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Local talent honored at Antioch High book launch

May 24, 2019 at 12:44 a.m.

A steaming hot pie, mushrooms, a mighty sword and a sailboat are some of the water color drawings representing the vivid imagination of 15-year-old William Barr on the cover of...

Eugene P. King Park in Waukegan set for $800K upgrade

May 24, 2019 at 12:44 a.m.

Flowers, trees, walking paths, new playground equipment and an additional picnic shelter area are among the items planned for a significant makeover project aimed to breathe new life to a...

‘We are Green Town’: Waukegan joining consortium to clear regulatory path for local solar power

May 24, 2019 at 12:44 a.m.

In an effort to attract solar and wind energy development to the area, Waukegan officials have enrolled in a program that assists municipalities with streamlining the process of solar power...

Ivan Hernandez of Waukegan, at right, talks with two fellow members of the United Latino Coalition of Lake County, Kevin Bueso and Karina Martinez, in 2018. Hernandez has been invited to attend Tuesday's State of the Union address.

‘We’re not criminals’: Waukegan DACA recipient invited by Schneider to attend State of the Union

May 24, 2019 at 12:43 a.m.

Waukegan resident Ivan Hernandez never thought he’d be sitting in the House Gallery of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. watching a presidential address. But the 26-year-old recipient of...

From left, 12-year-old Alejandro Escamilla of Waukegan watches balls levitate in the air with Kohl Children's Museum vice president of programs Stephanie Bynum and Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham on Feb. 2, 2019.

‘We will keep coming back every year’: Kohl Children’s Museum returns to Waukegan

May 24, 2019 at 12:43 a.m.

Strangers quickly became friends at a Kohl Children’s Museum pop-up at the Urban Edge Gallery in downtown Waukegan on its opening day Saturday. The kids, who visited the temporary exhibit...

Lake Villa's Herandy Reyes and her two daughters laugh as they sled down a hill at Harts Hill Park in Round Lake on a bitter cold Sunday, Jan. 27.

Sledders hit Lake County hills ahead of arctic blast

May 24, 2019 at 12:42 a.m.

With a wind-chill factor of minus 2 degrees and a whole lot of snow on the ground, some families opted Sunday for some outside fun versus staying inside in the...

Grayslake pet-food pantry will continue to aid federal workers as government reopens

May 24, 2019 at 12:42 a.m.

A Grayslake pet-food pantry will continue with plans to assist pet owners affected by the partial government shutdown even after officials announced plans on Friday to end the impasse. Lisa...

Grayslake nonprofit offering shutdown assistance to federal employees with pets

May 24, 2019 at 12:42 a.m.

In increasingly challenging times when pet owners have needed a helping hand in the form of food and treats for their pets, many have found it through the Our House...

‘A dose of comfort’: Deerfield teen’s parents build coffee station for families of hospitalized children

May 24, 2019 at 12:42 a.m.

It was during one of many stints at the hospital by her son’s bedside when Carolyn Koppel realized what a comfort drinking a hot cup of coffee would bring her....

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