The aggregator also shows that in the same six-year period, flu activity typically has peaked in February and March, not in early January, as it happening this season.
More than 33 million tons of food is wasted each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
From the tragic to the controversial, here are the stories that received the most views on the Grayslake Patch in 2012.
Grayslake businesses could save money through single waste hauler initiative.
Sam Yingling, who was elected state representative for the 62nd District in November, announces he won't seek a second term as Avon Township Supervisor. He endorses the slate Avon Action, which includes incumbent clerk Lisa Rusch for supervisor.
The village is considering creating a mobile phone app for licensed Grayslake businesses to promote themselves. The proposed app would be free for businesses and customers to access.
Village gives taxpayers a break by freezing tax levy at current level.
Woodland School District 50 increased its levy request for 2012 by 2.88 percent over 2011.
Avon Township tax levy for 2012 to remain at 2011 levels.
The park district's 2012 tax levy is 5 percent higher than last year to capture all potential new growth, said officials.
Earlier this month, Grayslake Area Public Library trustees voted 6-1 approving a $3.2 million tax levy for 2012, which represents a 5.1 increase over 2011.
CLC's master plan calls for a new $23.4 million science building at the Grayslake campus and a $48 million expansion at the Lakeshore campus in Waukegan. The college's share of the cost will be $19 million, with the state funding the balance.
With a new Website, it's now easier for residents and visitors to view the latest news and events happening at the Grayslake Heritage Center & History Museum.
Sheriff Mark Curran, who supports bill requiring all Illinois motorists be licensed and insured, explains he feels it's the right thing to do.
Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Jr. joins a coalition along with other sheriffs to push bill through General Assembly.
Two eighth-graders are encouraging the Village of Grayslake to spread the word about the value of reducing the number of unwanted catalogs, phone books and other mailers that typically end up in landfills.
Grayslake village trustees voted unanimously Nov. 6 to draft the village's 2012 tax levy ordinance based on the current levy.
The community is invited to the College of Lake County's annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Patch has created one handy place where you can find all the 2012 election results for your races.
Find out who won positions on the Lake County Board.
Click the links below for all the information you need to vote on Election Day.
Pat Carey, a former Grayslake mayor who currently serves Lake County Board District 11, won election to the newly-drawn District 6 over Grayslake trustee Jeff Werfel Tuesday.
Democrat Melinda Bush won a very close race against Republican Joe Neal. While Neal earned more votes in Tuesday's election, Bush won when the early voting and provisional ballots were counted.
Democrat Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor, defeated incumbent Illinois State Representative Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake) in the 62nd District.
Entry will be limited to people willing to volunteer for the presidential campaign.
From the Grayslake North Knights losing their first playoff game to the D46 school board and union's final offers being made public, here are the week's top stories.
Cast your ballot early and avoid the Election Day rush on Nov. 6.
Starting Monday, Oct. 22, Grayslake residents can have their un-bagged leaves picked up.
The Lake County Farm Bureau, based in Grayslake, has released a list of candidates it endorses for federal, state and county races in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.
Sgt. Rob Larson, a Purple Heart recipient, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was last spotted Oct. 7 in Gary, Ind.
From the Grayslake District 46 teachers' union preparing for a strike vote to residents finishing the Chicago Marathon, here are the week's top stories.
Tune in Thursday, Oct. 11 for the Biden/Ryan vice presidential debate.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker weighs in on what we can expect to see at tonight's only vice presidential debate.
If you haven't done it yet, today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Pat Carey, a former Grayslake mayor who currently serves Lake County Board District 11, will be running against Grayslake Village Trustee Jeff Werfel for the newly-drawn District 6 seat in the November 2012 election.
Grayslake Village Trustee Jeff Werfel will be running against Pat Carey, a former Grayslake mayor who currently serves Lake County Board District 11, for the newly-drawn District 6 seat in the November 2012 election.
From a home invasion to school budget approvals, here are the week's top stories.
In the latest Land of Lincoln Blue survey issued by Patch, Democratic respondents said they thought President Obama did a great job, but loved President Clinton's speech more. They also said Republicans showed how "out of touch" they are.