National sanctuary created in Lake Michigan
— August 11, 2021A 962-square-mile area of Lake Michigan has been designated as a national marine sanctuary to protect important habitats as well as safeguard shipwrecks that played a critical role…
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More than $3 million in grants awarded to first responders
— June 23, 2021The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) June 17 announced the recipients of the 2021 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.3 million was awarded to 149 fire departments/districts…
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Food pantry opens its doors in Zion
— May 5, 2021A new food pantry launched in Zion and its soft opening was celebrated at a special event on May 1 at DLB Ministries at 623 Kenosha Road. The food pantry, which began its ministry several…
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Survey: More than half of collar county schools have teacher shortages
— March 5, 2021Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Lucas Robinson and Denise Unland contributed to this report. A new study from a regional superintendents group in Illinois shows…
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Lake County COVID-19 cases linked to adult volleyball leagues
— September 30, 2020The Lake County Health Department is currently investigating several COVID-19 cases linked to adult volleyball leagues. So far, 14 people who played or watched volleyball at Jesse Oaks…
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Woman freed after serving 19 years for McHenry County murder
— June 22, 2021SPRINGFIELD — A woman found guilty of a McHenry County murder has had her conviction vacated after serving 19 years of her 27-year sentence and maintaining her innocence throughout…
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Metra expanding schedules on three lines beginning Monday
— April 8, 2021As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
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New veterans home opens in Chicago
— November 11, 2020Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and other state officials to commemorate the opening of the new Chicago Veterans Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The home is the first…
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