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‘Utter Chaos’: Witnesses Recall Deadly Shooting at Annual Parade

April 23, 2025 0

It began just like every other Fourth of July parade, the witnesses said on Wednesday. In a small courtroom in Lake County, Ill., they recalled…

Richardson Farm Tulip Fest brings splash of Holland to northern Illinois

April 7, 2025 0

Fest organizers watching weather, expecting late-April opening for fest featuring 1 million blooms in more than 30 varieties SPRING GROVE — Whether one strolls, strides,…

Rally In Gurnee: Today The People Said NO

April 5, 2025 0

Across the nation, rallies were held today in opposition to the policies implemented by President Donald Trump. Dubbed “Hands Off,” the initiative was started by…

Dow loses 10% in 2 days as Trump’s tariff rout deepens

April 4, 2025 0

Today was the second day in a row the stock market plummeted in response to President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs. Markets around the world are…

Waukegan to Become Home to Region’s First All-Electric Bus Facility as Pace Breaks Ground on…

April 4, 2025 0

WAUKEGAN, IL – The electric transformation of Pace Suburban Bus reached a major milestone today when state and local officials joined agency leaders to break…

Bremer Team Easter Egg Hunt set April 12

March 26, 2025 0

Second annual event takes place at McHenry Outdoor; adult hunt, prizes added LAKEMOOR — Get ready, young hunters: A sea of bright pink, green, blue,…

Business-nonprofit collaboration sparks new social work grad student scholarship

March 19, 2025 0

Sweet Peach Tree Marketplace funds iCARE4 Adoption Competency Scholarship LAKE FOREST — Social work graduate students interested in specializing in supporting the mental health needs…

Waukegan Public Library After Hours Annual Fundraiser

March 5, 2025 0

On April 12, 2025, we invite you to celebrate the Waukegan Public Library’s past and ensure our future at our Library After Hours Annual Fundraiser!…

Politics

Ann Taylor Is Behind Waukegan Residents For Public Safety

March 30, 2025 0

In another instance of Ann Taylor deceiving voters, our team has determined the mailers labeled “Waukegan Residents For Public Safety” are actually coming from Ann…

Letters

School Resource Officers (SROs)

October 14, 2024 0

To the Editor of Lake County News Dispatch: RE: “Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor Faces Criticism Over Lack of School Resource Officers in Waukegan High Schools”…