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Federal Energy Incentives Axed, What That Means for IL Homeowners
The “big beautiful bill” recently signed into law places an end date on the renewable energy tax credit program. Originally passed under the Inflation Reduction…
Chasing the Dream: Immigrant Roots and PR Beginnings Lead to Kona Ice Launch in Round…
Ivan and Jessica Tcholakov launch their dream business, bringing Kona Ice to Round Lake Beach with a ribbon cutting at the July 5 BeachFest Round…
3D Sideouts’ stellar summer band lineup features genres for all musical tastes
Tickets available now for shows slated through late August ISLAND LAKE — With its extensive menu, weekly specials and variety of activities to enjoy, 3D…
$800,000 PAYDAY FOR LUCKY DAY LOTTO ONLINE PLAYER IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, June 23, 2025 – An Illinois iLottery player is starting off the week $800,000 richer after scoring a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize over…
Round Lake Blood Drive Aims to Help Local Boy Battling Rare Heart Condition
ROUND LAKE, IL (June 20, 2025) — One of this summer’s most impactful blood drives is coming to Round Lake and it’s personal for a…
McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly Wednesdays
Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience LAKEMOOR — Finding entertainment options suitable for a special-needs child was a challenge as Angela…
All Lake County Beaches, Including 3 That Closed Last Week Are Open
With hot weather on the way, all beaches in Lake County are open for swimming. This includes three that were closed last week due to…
How Urban Farms Are the Future: Lake County is Leading the Way
By John F. Wasik In Lake County, you don’t have to go far to see tight rows of corn or soybeans in the growing season.…
Politics
US Senate Race In Illinois Shaping Up
Long time US Senator Dick Durbin announced that he would not seek another term, leaving the open seat for Illinois candidates to step into the…
Letters
To the Editor: Ann Taylor’s Bizarre Direct Mailer Plot
To The Editor, I found many of your articles pertaining to Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor to be one sided. Here is an example. https://www.lakecountynewsdispatch.com/2025/03/28/wayne-taylors-bizarre-direct-mailer-plot/ So…
