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2 Men Fall Through Thin Ice on Lake After Ice Fishing
- The men were ice fishing on Channel Lake in unincorporated Antioch Sunday afternoon. Both were taken to area hospitals.
Services Set for Gurnee College Student Found Dead in Dorm Room
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- Erica Buschick was found unresponsive in her dorm room at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Mercy Health System Proposes Microhospital for Crystal Lake
- The proposed 13-bed facility would be located at the corner of Three Oaks Road and Route 31.
Video Shows Teen Girl Attacking Girl on Bus in ‘Premeditated Attack’
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- The attack happened on a school bus parked at Stevenson High School Monday afternoon.
Sexual Predator Wanted in Lake Co. Arrested in Ohio
- Quincy Ray is also believed to be the leader of a high-ranking gang in Chicago.
Coroner IDs Pedestrian Killed by Metra Train as Crystal Lake Man, 25
- The 25-year-old was struck and killed by the train Thursday morning in Crystal Lake.
Algonquin Trustees OK Medical Marijuana Dispensary
- The proposed dispensary now needs village board approval.
William Street Repertory's 'Death of a Salesman' Wins BroadwayWorld Chicago Award
- Shannon McHugh Mayhall received the BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Actress in a Play (Resident Equity) for her role as Linda Loman.
Visit Lake County Will Host Restaurant Week in March
- Over 40 restaurants will be participating.
LITH Village Board President Criticized for Only Appointing Friends, Men to Board
- A former village president is critical of Paul Mulcahy’s choices for the village board.
First Woman to Head Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Dies at Age 90
- A memorial service was held this past week for Arlene Kerns.
36 Rifles, 20 Handguns Found in Home of Crystal Lake Attorney After DUI Arrest: Police
- Donald F. Franz did not have a valid gun license.
Lake Co. Makes 4 Busy Corridors ‘Smarter’ to Help Cut on Delays, Gas Prices
- A look at overall results from the 2016 Signal Corridor and Timing Study. Have you noticed a difference since the changes were made?
Cary Police Sergeant Graduates From School of Police Staff and Command
- The Cary Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Sergeant Chris Winkelmann from the School of Police Staff and Command.
Cary-Grove High Actress Nominated for BroadwayWorld Chicago Award
- Haley Gustafson was named as a finalist for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards.
Lake in the Hills Ranked Among the Safest Cities in the U.S.
- Nineteen cities in the Land of Lincoln, including Lake in the Hills, were among the 100 safest in the country.
Teens Charged With Retail Theft / DUI Arrests / Drug Charges: Algonquin Blotter
- A look at Algonquin Police Department reports in recent weeks.
Wow! House: Big Backyard With 2 Patios, Full Basement Has Bar and Rec Room With Fireplace
- Check out this week's Wow! House in Libertyville.
YMCA to Honor Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald and Wife Stacy at Annual Strong Kids Dinner
- North Suburban Y announces 11th annual fundraiser at Pinstripes on March 9.
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