Prep work for fair takes full year, organizers sayGRAYSLAKE – When the Lake County Fair kicked off July 27, it was the culmination of months and months of preparation. Venetian Night to feature beautified boatsFOX LAKE – Venetian Night is returning to the waters of Pistakee Lake in Fox Lake. Local police prepare for National Night OutLocal police officers will be in full contact with area residents and their children Tuesday, Aug. 3. But it won’t be because of criminal activity. Tenth rabid bat discovered in Lake CountyWAUKEGAN – A bat found in a Zion home July 22 has tested positive for rabies.
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Top StoryLake County Fair in full swingGRAYSLAKE – The morning that the Lake County Fair opened its gates to the public, the Meathe family of Round Lake was strolling around the nearly empty fairgrounds. The family was there to celebrate 3-year-old Trevor Meathe’s birthday and had just finished watching the Dairy Junior Livestock Show.
Prep work for fair takes full year, organizers sayGRAYSLAKE – When the Lake County Fair kicked off July 27, it was the culmination of months and months of preparation. Venetian Night to feature beautified boatsFOX LAKE – Venetian Night is returning to the waters of Pistakee Lake in Fox Lake. Local police prepare for National Night OutLocal police officers will be in full contact with area residents and their children Tuesday, Aug. 3. But it won’t be because of criminal activity. Tenth rabid bat discovered in Lake CountyWAUKEGAN – A bat found in a Zion home July 22 has tested positive for rabies.
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Grayslake couple heads King Midget JamboreeGRAYSLAKE – At first glance, the King Midget car might seem like nothing more than a kid’s ride that can be found outside of supermarkets. Sports
Triathletes compete in WaucondaWAUCONDA – The fifth anniversary Wauconda Sprint Triathlon took place July 25 in Wauconda. Triathletes compete in WaucondaWAUCONDA – The fifth anniversary Wauconda Sprint Triathlon took place July 25 in Wauconda. The Great Outdoors: Ted Nugent – the manConservationist. Marksman. Spokesman for the Far Right. Author. Loyal husband. Loving father. Political animal. Patriot. Wild-eyed rock and roll mania ... LakeLife
Hispanic actor combines history, passion in Ren Faire roleKENOSHA, Wis. – Santino Pepe Il Gato does not take his work lightly. A typical day can include poisoning enemies for information, getting into argumen ... Best Bet: ‘The Seahawk’ swings into WaukeganWAUKEGAN – Swashbuckling will ensue when the 1940 film “The Seahawk” is shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. ... Critic's Choice: Second City’s ‘Spoiler Alert’ review a killerCHICAGO – Things jump into high gear quickly in Second City’s 98th revue, “Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies” – but only after someone from the audience c ... Retro diner has large selection, cool vibeWAUCONDA – It’s only been open about two months, but already, Bulldogs Grill is a hit in Wauconda. Opinion
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