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Pritzker Administration Launches Two New Homebuyer Assistance Programs
02
Dec
Economy

Pritzker Administration Launches Two New Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Student Loan Repayment and Down Payment Programs Help Overcome Barriers to Homeownership CHICAGO, Ill. – Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker announced two new programs called SmartBuy and Opening Doors. Both programs…
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Lake County Health Department Urges Public to Stay Home as COVID-19 Infections Quadruple
18
Nov
COVID-19, Lake County

Lake County Health Department Urges Public to Stay Home as COVID-19 Infections Quadruple

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is urging the public to avoid social gatherings and stay home as much as possible to slow the rapid resurgence of COVID-19.…
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New COVID-19 Restrictions Start Friday Statewide
17
Nov
COVID-19, Illinois

New COVID-19 Restrictions Start Friday Statewide

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“Tier 3 boils down to this: if you don’t need to do it, don’t.” – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker CHICAGO, Ill. - With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across Illinois,…
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Old McHenry Road Closing All Day Saturday at Railroad Crossing
06
Nov
Hawthorn Woods

Old McHenry Road Closing All Day Saturday at Railroad Crossing

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - The Village of Hawthorn Woods announced yesterday that the Wisconsin Central Railroad will be repairing existing rails on Saturday and Old McHenry Road in Hawthorn Woods…
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Extension Ends Nov. 1 for Expired License Plate Stickers
30
Oct
COVID-19, Illinois

Extension Ends Nov. 1 for Expired License Plate Stickers

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Jesse White encourages online renewals ILLINOIS - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that the COVID-19 extension for license plate stickers will end Nov. 1. License…
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Taking a Step Back: Lake and McHenry Counties Enter COVID-19 Mitigation
28
Oct
COVID-19, Lake County

Taking a Step Back: Lake and McHenry Counties Enter COVID-19 Mitigation

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in North Suburban Region 9, which includes…
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Boom! New Businesses are Popping Up All Over Lake Zurich
27
Oct
Lake Zurich

Boom! New Businesses are Popping Up All Over Lake Zurich

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. — Lake Zurich has experienced an unusual business boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the new businesses are restaurants, which makes the trend even more unusual,…
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Offered in Lake County
27
Oct
COVID-19, Lake County

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Offered in Lake County

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Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department announced new, free Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) testing in Deerfield, Highwood, Libertyville, and Round Lake over the next month. A mobile testing unit…
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Voting Resources: Rock your Vote, Even in a Pandemic
21
Oct
Uncategorized

Voting Resources: Rock your Vote, Even in a Pandemic

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – If you live in Hawthorn Woods or Lake Zurich, Ill., here's the scoop on voting safely, voting early, and voting on Election Day. Rocking the Vote Safely…
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Phase 3 Brewing Introduces Caramel Apple Beer with Chicago-based Affy Tapple
19
Oct
Lake ZurichLake Zurich brewery

Phase 3 Brewing Introduces Caramel Apple Beer with Chicago-based Affy Tapple

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Left to Right: Jessica Ziemba, Josh, Joseph West, Brittney Pennings, Zach Carlson and Stephanie Ziemba celebrate Jessica’s birthday at Phase Three Brewing, Oct. 15. Phase Three’s newest seasonal craft beer…
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State Collects $100 Million  in Cannabis Revenue in Eight Months
19
Oct
Illinois

State Collects $100 Million in Cannabis Revenue in Eight Months

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At least $16M going to local governments ILLINOIS - Following the legalization of adult-use cannabis on January 1, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has reported that it has collected…
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Lake County Board Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Virus Upsurge
14
Oct
COVID-19, Lake County

Lake County Board Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Virus Upsurge

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - The Lake County Board yesterday passed a resolution to extend the state of emergency in Lake county amid ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 global pandemic. The…
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Illinois Department on Aging Encourages Older Adults to Get Flu Shots
13
Oct
Illinois

Illinois Department on Aging Encourages Older Adults to Get Flu Shots

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) is encouraging older adults to get a flu vaccine during the 2020-2021 flu season to protect against seasonal flu. According to…
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Pandemic Trick-or-Treating 101: How to safely enjoy Halloween this year
12
Oct
COVID-19, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich

Pandemic Trick-or-Treating 101: How to safely enjoy Halloween this year

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The villages of Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods are taking a cautious but optimistic approach to Halloween 2020: Trick-or-treating in both villages will proceed on Oct. 31, but with additional…
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Lake County at COVID-19 Warning Level
12
Oct
COVID-19, Lake County

Lake County at COVID-19 Warning Level

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26 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease Number of counties decreases slightly from 28 last week SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported…
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Lake Zurich Sends Recreational Cannabis Issue to Planning and Zoning Commission; Public Hearings to be Held Nov. 18
07
Oct
Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich Sends Recreational Cannabis Issue to Planning and Zoning Commission; Public Hearings to be Held Nov. 18

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Trustees vote 4-1 to send issue to planning and zoning commission By Daniel J. Cameron At Tuesday night’s Lake Zurich village board meeting, village trustees voted 4-1 against continuing the…
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Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil “Healing Illinois” Initiative to Advance Racial Healing
07
Oct
Illinois

Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil “Healing Illinois” Initiative to Advance Racial Healing

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State to provide $4.5 million in grants to organizations across Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced today the Healing Illinois initiative in response…
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Village of Lake Zurich Subsidizing a Private Lake: A Guest Editorial
03
Oct
Editorial, Lake Zurich

Village of Lake Zurich Subsidizing a Private Lake: A Guest Editorial

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By Mary Bach-Keller, guest contributor An unfair agreement needs to stop: Lake Zurich resident urges trustees to call a vote to rescind agreement that benefits lake owners A view from…
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Local Spotlight: Wags2Whiskers Pet Care
02
Oct
Lake Zurich, Local Spotlight

Local Spotlight: Wags2Whiskers Pet Care

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By Barbara Vondrasek, Special Contributor LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - Wags2Whiskers is a local niche business specializing in pet care. Lois Barta has been a Lake Zurich resident for 28 years and…
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Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance
30
Sep
COVID-19, Lake County

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance

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Experts say 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the…
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Local Author Publishes Children’s Book
26
Aug
Lake Zurich

Local Author Publishes Children’s Book

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - Lake Zurich resident Bogdan Sopterean has published a children's book, I Slowly Disappear, a tale about a lonely book that misses having readers, available at Amazon.com…
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Hawthorn Woods Named Third Best City for Fit Lifestyles in Illinois for 2020
26
Aug
Hawthorn Woods

Hawthorn Woods Named Third Best City for Fit Lifestyles in Illinois for 2020

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - The Village of Hawthorn Woods has been named the Third Best City for Fit Lifestyles in Illinois for 2020, according to BarBend.com, a leading health, wellness…
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Mask Up, Starting Tomorrow: Illinois Bar and Restaurant Guidelines Revised; Patrons Must Now Wear Masks
25
Aug
COVID-19, Illinois

Mask Up, Starting Tomorrow: Illinois Bar and Restaurant Guidelines Revised; Patrons Must Now Wear Masks

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To further prevent spread of COVID-19, face coverings will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. —The State of Illinois today announced revised…
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Community Members Rally Together to Clean Up Old Train Depot in Lake Zurich
24
Aug
Lake Zurich

Community Members Rally Together to Clean Up Old Train Depot in Lake Zurich

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - In an uplifting convergence of old and new, the oldest train depot in Lake County, built in 1895, is getting a fresh look because of a…
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Lake County Conducting Transportation Survey
20
Aug
Lake County

Lake County Conducting Transportation Survey

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The Lake County Division of Transportation is conducting a study to identify ways to reduce "single-occupied vehicle travel," which is travel in automobiles containing only one person. Take the survey…
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Hawthorn Woods is Second Village in Illinois to be Designated an International Dark Sky Community
20
Aug
Hawthorn Woods

Hawthorn Woods is Second Village in Illinois to be Designated an International Dark Sky Community

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - The Village of Hawthorn Woods announced yesterday that it has been designated an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association. Hawthorn Woods is now…
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State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen Hosts Blood Drive  at Foglia YMCA
17
Aug
Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich

State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen Hosts Blood Drive at Foglia YMCA

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Illinois State Representative Mary Edly-Allen has teamed with Versiti to host a blood drive tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Foglia YMCA, 1025 N. Old McHenry Road in…
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State Rep. Edly-Allen Joins Lawmakers to Announce Ethics Reform Issues
14
Aug
Illinois

State Rep. Edly-Allen Joins Lawmakers to Announce Ethics Reform Issues

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LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – In the wake of numerous, ongoing federal investigations involving bribery, influence peddling and insider-trading impacting state government officials and lobbyists, State Representative Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) joined Democratic lawmakers…
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Kiddie Academy Opens Today in Hawthorn Woods
10
Aug
Hawthorn Woods

Kiddie Academy Opens Today in Hawthorn Woods

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - A new Kiddie Academy opened today in Hawthorn Woods, located at Rt. 22 and Quentin Rd., across from Mariano's. The new facility will offer e-learning as…
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Illinois Extends Unemployment Benefits
06
Aug
Economy, Illinois

Illinois Extends Unemployment Benefits

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Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced that 20 weeks of state extended benefits are now available to those who exhaust the allotted 26 weeks…
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Midlothian Road in Mundelein Closing for More Than Three Weeks Starting Aug. 11
05
Aug
Mundelein

Midlothian Road in Mundelein Closing for More Than Three Weeks Starting Aug. 11

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Mundelein, Ill. - The Lake County Division of Transportation (IDOT) will be closing Midlothian Road between Winchester Road and IL Route 176 beginning Monday, Aug. 10 at 6 a.m. until…
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Is the U.S. Economy Headed for Another Great Depression? An Economic Update from Dennis Pelak
04
Aug
Economy

Is the U.S. Economy Headed for Another Great Depression? An Economic Update from Dennis Pelak

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As we move into the second half of 2020, the U.S. economy is starting to see an upturn, but is it sustainable? Let’s review some of the major data points…
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Census Home Visits Begin Next Week
03
Aug
USA

Census Home Visits Begin Next Week

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Starting Aug. 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin visiting households that have not yet completed the 2020 Census forms online. You may respond to the 2020 Census by calling…
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Illinois Launches New Mental Health Programs
03
Aug
Illinois

Illinois Launches New Mental Health Programs

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Chicago, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced three new mental health programs designed to provide additional support for Illinois residents. These newresources will be provided…
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DMV Opens to All Drivers; Online Renewals Emphasized
31
Jul
Illinois

DMV Opens to All Drivers; Online Renewals Emphasized

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Starting tomorrow, the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles will offer services to all drivers at its open facilities. Previously, the department had provided services to new drivers only because of…
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We’re Hiring Part-Time Reporters
31
Jul
Lake County

We’re Hiring Part-Time Reporters

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The Local Newsreader is hiring part-time Journalists to cover news in Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, Mundelein and Lake County. Please know AP Format (or be willing to learn) and have…
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New! Daily COVID-19 Updates for Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich and Mundelein
31
Jul
COVID-19

New! Daily COVID-19 Updates for Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich and Mundelein

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - As a service to readers during this pandemic, the Local Newsreader will now post a daily tally of the number of new COVID-19 cases reported each…
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Lollapalooza Starts Tonight, Live on Youtube
30
Jul
Entertainment

Lollapalooza Starts Tonight, Live on Youtube

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Lollapalooza, usually held in Chicago, was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be broadcasted on Youtube for four nights, beginning tonight. Music lovers in the suburbs…
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COVID-19 Numbers Jump in Mundelein; Remain Steady in  Hawthorn Woods and Lake Zurich
28
Jul
COVID-19

COVID-19 Numbers Jump in Mundelein; Remain Steady in Hawthorn Woods and Lake Zurich

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The Lake County Coronavirus Data Hub, which shows COVID-19 cases by municipality, is showing a rise of more than 10 new COVID-19 cases in Mundelein within one day. The Lake…
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Lake County Board Commits $75 Million to COVID-19 Recovery
28
Jul
COVID-19, Lake County

Lake County Board Commits $75 Million to COVID-19 Recovery

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$105 Million Committed to COVID-19 Recovery in Past Three Months LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - The Lake County Board yesterday passed a $75 million emergency measure called Coronavirus Aid, Relief and…
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COVID-19 Myths: Lake County Health Department Speaks Out
24
Jul
COVID-19, Lake County

COVID-19 Myths: Lake County Health Department Speaks Out

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - The Lake County Health Department spoke exclusively with the Local Newsreader to discuss myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding the COVID-19 virus. Here's what we learned: A…
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Free COVID-19 Tests Available
23
Jul
COVID-19

Free COVID-19 Tests Available

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — In response to a recent COVID-19 outbreak in Lake Zurich and surrounding areas, a mobile testing site managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be…
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COVID-19 Outbreak in Lake Zurich Rises to 69 Cases
22
Jul
COVID-19, Lake Zurich

COVID-19 Outbreak in Lake Zurich Rises to 69 Cases

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Surrounding areas impacted, according to Lake County Health Department LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - The recent COVID-19 outbreak in Lake Zurich has increased to 69 associated cases, according to Hannah Goering,…
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Hawthorn Woods Seeks Volunteers to Adopt Parks
17
Jul
Hawthorn Woods

Hawthorn Woods Seeks Volunteers to Adopt Parks

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Hawthorn Woods in Bloom Committee Seeking Volunteers to Help Beautify Village HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - The Hawthorn Woods in Bloom committee is seeking volunteers to help Hawthorn Woods thrive during…
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Lake Zurich Man Running for Illinois State Rep
13
Jul
Elections

Lake Zurich Man Running for Illinois State Rep

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Republican Chris Bos hopes to unseat Democrat Mary Edly-Allen and bust up the "Super Majority" in Springfield Lake Zurich resident Chris Bos is ramping up his campaign for the Illinois…
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Long Lines at Mobile COVID-19 Test Site Sunday
13
Jul
COVID-19, Lake Zurich

Long Lines at Mobile COVID-19 Test Site Sunday

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - Cars began lining up before the 9 a.m. start time yesterday for free COVID-19 tests at Lake Zurich High School, sponsored by the Illinois Department of…
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Hawthorn Woods to Hold Lego Contest
10
Jul
Hawthorn Woods

Hawthorn Woods to Hold Lego Contest

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The Hawthorn Woods Parks and Recreation department is hosting a virtual Lego Building Contest this month, open to all residents. Lego creations may be anything, but the designs must be…
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IDPH Hosting Free COVID-19 Test Site at Lake Zurich High School
10
Jul
COVID-19

IDPH Hosting Free COVID-19 Test Site at Lake Zurich High School

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As part of an immediate response to news that several Lake Zurich students tested positive for COVID-19 this week, the Illinois Department of Public health will host a mobile COVID-19…
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Missing Vernon Hills Teen is a Runaway; Last Seen Near Stevenson High School
09
Jul
Uncategorized

Missing Vernon Hills Teen is a Runaway; Last Seen Near Stevenson High School

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The family of Vernon Hills runaway Cristian Gonzalez is eager for him to return home safely as soon as possible. VERNON HILLS, Ill. - Missing Vernon Hills teen Cristian Gonzalez,…
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Local Businesses Can Apply for County’s COVID-19 Grants Up to $30k
08
Jul
Lake County

Local Businesses Can Apply for County’s COVID-19 Grants Up to $30k

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Beginning today, small businesses earning less than $2.5 million annually can apply online for grants of up to $30,000 to cover expenses incurred because of COVID-19.…
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Celebrating Free Press: Happy 4th of July
03
Jul
Editorial, USA

Celebrating Free Press: Happy 4th of July

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Local Newsreader wishes you a safe and happy Independence Day! HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - On the anniversary of the birth of our country, it's important to remember that freedom is…
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July 2020 Economic Outlook
03
Jul
Economy, USA

July 2020 Economic Outlook

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By Dennis Pelak HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill., July 3, 2020 - As we move into the second half of the year, the economy is starting to recover but doing so very…
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Lake County Offers Virtual Courthouse Weddings
03
Jul
Lake County

Lake County Offers Virtual Courthouse Weddings

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Lovebirds, cheer up. Lake County recently announced that it will allow virtual weddings, provided at least one person being married is a resident of Lake County.…
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Lake County Issues Guidelines for Talking to Children about Race
27
Jun
Lake County

Lake County Issues Guidelines for Talking to Children about Race

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The Lake County Health Department issued a new video on Youtube Friday called "Talking with Your Kids About Race." The tips describe how to have conversations with children about people…
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Restaurants, Movie Theaters Re-Open Friday
22
Jun
Illinois

Restaurants, Movie Theaters Re-Open Friday

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As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall in all four regions of Illinois, the state is preparing to enter Phase 4 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase Restore Illinois…
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Peaceful Caravan to End Racism Held Yesterday
21
Jun
Lake Zurich

Peaceful Caravan to End Racism Held Yesterday

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - More than 100 masked protesters met at Lake Zurich High School yesterday to join a multi-city Caravan to End Racism, to support the Black Lives Matter…
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Mosquitos in Hawthorn Woods Test Positive for West Nile
19
Jun
Hawthorn WoodsWest Nile Virus

Mosquitos in Hawthorn Woods Test Positive for West Nile

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HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. – The Lake County Health Department has reported that a batch of mosquitos sampled on June 4, 2020 in Hawthorn Woods has tested positive for West Nile…
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Community Petitions School District 95 for Anti-Racist Curriculum
17
Jun
Lake Zurich, School District 95

Community Petitions School District 95 for Anti-Racist Curriculum

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School District Responds: We Embrace the Opportunity Lake Zurich, Ill. High School District 95 faces criticism from more than 1,200 community members LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - Lake Zurich School District…
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Multi-City Caravan to End Racism Meets Saturday at Lake Zurich High School
15
Jun
Lake ZurichLake Zurich News

Multi-City Caravan to End Racism Meets Saturday at Lake Zurich High School

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - A peaceful protest is planned in Lake Zurich on Saturday afternoon to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest social injustice, all within a socially…
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County Automatically Renewing Property Tax Exemptions
15
Jun
Lake County Taxes

County Automatically Renewing Property Tax Exemptions

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Lake County today announced that it will not require homeowners to apply for homestead tax exemptions in 2020, provided they applied for and received those same exemptions in 2019. The…
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Local Police Chiefs Reflect on Peaceful Protest
12
Jun
Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich

Local Police Chiefs Reflect on Peaceful Protest

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Hawthorn Woods police chief Jennifer Paulus and Lake Zurich police chief Steve Husak discuss recent protests, civil unrest and use of force policies In the aftermath of the Minneapolis death…
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Local Hospitals Not Seeing Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases
11
Jun
Lake County

Local Hospitals Not Seeing Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases

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Local hospitals are reporting no increases in COVID-19 cases, as Illinois reaches almost two weeks since entering Phase three of Gov. Pritzker's five-phase "Restore Illinois" plan on May 29. "We…
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Lake County Sheriff Announces Changes to Use of Force Policy
11
Jun
Lake County

Lake County Sheriff Announces Changes to Use of Force Policy

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Sheriff John Idleburg thanks Lake County residents for peaceful protests; shares new Deadly Force policy Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg, who published Use of Force Policies on Tuesday. Photo:…
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Students Host Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest in Downtown Lake Zurich
04
Jun
Lake Zurich

Students Host Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest in Downtown Lake Zurich

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Students organized and hosted a peaceful protest in Lake Zurich, which drew more than 600 protesters to Breezewald Park today. LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - More than 400 masked protesters peacefully…
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Lake Zurich Farmers Market Opens Friday
04
Jun
Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich Farmers Market Opens Friday

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The Lake Zurich Farmers Market Re-opens tomorrow, with new state guidelines in place The Lake Zurich Farmers market in Paulus Park will open tomorrow, according to the village website, and…
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Lake County Court Re-Opens Virtually
01
Jun
Lake County

Lake County Court Re-Opens Virtually

Margo Pelak0 Comments
Judges to Hear Cases Via Zoom App LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - In an effort to re-open virtually after closing due to COVID-19 safety measures, Lake County's 19th Judicial Circuit Court…
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June 2020 Economic Analysis
01
Jun
USA

June 2020 Economic Analysis

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by Dennis Pelak HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill., June 1, 2020 - The U.S. economy in the second quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus continues to be very weak. Industrial…
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Lake County Sheriff Responds to Death of George Floyd
29
May
Hawthorn Woods, Lake County

Lake County Sheriff Responds to Death of George Floyd

Margo Pelak0 Comments
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - In an unprecedented move, Lake County sheriff John D. Idelburg yesterday issued a comprehensive statement regarding the Minneapolis death of George Floyd, who was killed May…
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Lake County Enters COVID-19 Recovery Phase
29
May
Uncategorized

Lake County Enters COVID-19 Recovery Phase

Margo Pelak1 Comment
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Lake County today enters Phase 3, the Recovery Phase, of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's Restore Illinois Plan, as COVID-19 cases appear to have stabilized. According to…
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Lake County Offers Property Tax Installment Options
19
May
UncategorizedHawthorn Woods property tax, Hawthorn Woods taxes, Lake County taxes

Lake County Offers Property Tax Installment Options

Margo Pelak0 Comments
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - The Lake County Board approved a measure that now allows Lake County taxpayers to pay property taxes in four installments instead of two. Property taxes are…
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December 2, 2020

Pritzker Administration Launches Two New Homebuyer Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment and Down Payment Programs Help Overcome Barriers to Homeownership CHICAGO...
November 18, 2020

Lake County Health Department Urges Public to Stay Home as COVID-19 Infections Quadruple

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is urging the public to avoid social gatherin...
November 17, 2020

New COVID-19 Restrictions Start Friday Statewide

“Tier 3 boils down to this: if you don’t need to do it, don’t.” – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker ...
November 6, 2020

Old McHenry Road Closing All Day Saturday at Railroad Crossing

HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - The Village of Hawthorn Woods announced yesterday that the Wisconsin Central...
October 30, 2020

Extension Ends Nov. 1 for Expired License Plate Stickers

Jesse White encourages online renewals ILLINOIS - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is...
October 28, 2020

Taking a Step Back: Lake and McHenry Counties Enter COVID-19 Mitigation

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (I...

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