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Second Big Break contest set to start Oct. 8 at Durty Nellie’s

October 3, 2024 0

Singing competition nets winner $10,000 prize; wealth of experience PALATINE — Musician Lauren Hall has some sound advice for contestants gearing up for the next…

Local Haunt Realm of Terror Takes Center Stage as Setting for New Slasher Film

October 1, 2024 0

Film to premiere in tandem with haunted house’s return for 22nd season As October rounds the corner, so does the return of haunted house season!…

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim Finds Over $1million For Residents

September 23, 2024 0

Lake County Treasurer issues a public service announcement encouraging government bodies, businesses, and residents to check whether they have unclaimed funds with the State of…

Halloween Experience trolley tours start Sept. 20 at Volo Museum

September 10, 2024 0

Take an “undead” guided tour through realms of Halloween Town at Volo Museum this fall VOLO — Beware the looming spider dangling from the trees.…

Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor Faces Criticism Over Lack of School Resource Officers in Waukegan High…

September 8, 2024 0

Weeks into the school year, frustration is turning into outrage among Waukegan parents and students due to the absence of school resource officers (SROs) in…

YouthBuild Lake County Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

August 27, 2024 0

On Friday, August 23, local nonprofit YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest affordable housing sites at 2129 Honore Avenue in…

Richardson ‘World’s Largest’ Corn Maze honors ag icon John Deere this year

August 24, 2024 0

Adventure farm set to open for fall fun Saturday, Sept. 7 SPRING GROVE — The same year that Spring Grove’s Richardson Farm was established in…

Giannoulias Announces Libraries Receiving Grants – Waukegan , North Chicago and others

August 21, 2024 0

More Than $586,000 in Grant Funding Will Improve Local Library Services Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to…

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”…