Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›
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Midday news roundup: Drug investigation nets 3 arrests and more
TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›
Entertainment
New rollercoaster for Six Flags in 2012
Six Flags Great America will open a new rollercoaster for its 2012 season, park officials said this morning. The new wing-style rollercoaster, X-Flight, will feature … Read more ›
Children and family, Health and fitness
Flu vaccine advised even if kids got shots in 2010
Associated Press reports: The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated flu advice that says even children who got flu shots last year need to be … Read more ›
Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
Top 10 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking to fill your last weekend of summer with fun events in the suburbs, read on for the editors’ tops picks for this … Read more ›
News
North Chicago teen killed after his car crashes into tree in Waukegan
A 16-year-old driver from North Chicago died early today when his vehicle crashed into a tree in Waukegan, authorities said. Waukegan residents called police after … Read more ›
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Midday News Roundup Aug. 31: Out-of-date flag goes unnoticed, dead fish surface in suburban lake
TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›
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From the community
Wings Over Waukegan
Come see Wings Over Waukegan- Waukegan Air Show on Saturday, Sept.10, 2011. Over 20,000 spectators are expected to enjoy high flying acts from military planes, … Read more ›
Schools
Science faculty looks forward to new building, state-of-art technology
College of Lake County faculty and students want the real thing — a cadaver, not a plastic model – in their anatomy and physiology classes. … Read more ›
Nature
From the community
University Center Hosts Free Screening of
Join us September 20th at the University Center of Lake County for a screening of Green Fire. See the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever … Read more ›