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  1. Residents urge support for new Winchester HouseRead the original story

    1 hr ago | 301 Moved Permanently

    ... issues impacting the Lake County community. The second focus of the Lake County United assembly was to launch "Waukegan to College," a support system to help Waukegan teens graduate high school and enroll in college. Episcopal Bishop Jeffrey Lee led ...

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    Related Topix: Lake County, IL, Religion, Episcopal Church, Gurnee, IL

  2. Richmond sprains ankle at practiceRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Chicago Sun-Times

    It's not as bad as it looked. But in a scene out of Illinois coach Bruce Weber's nightmares, Waukegan senior Jereme Richmond was on crutches at his letter-of-intent signing ceremony Thursday at Waukegan.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Illinois High School Football, Autos

  3. Horan signsRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | News Sun

    Waukegan, Lake County and the golfing community as a whole lost a legend last week with the passing of Joe Sisolak.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  4. Photos: Are you concerned about H1N1 and the shortage of flu vaccines?Read the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | News Sun

    Are you concerned about H1N1 and the shortage of flu vaccines? "I look at it like this. It's going to happen or not. If the good Lord wants you to have it, you'll get it."-- Kenny Wilson, Waukegan (Michael Schmidt/News-Sun) Share / Bookmark

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Influenza

  5. Waukegan shoots for 100,000 in new census

    Wednesday | 301 Moved Permanently

    ... city the ninth-largest in the state. But Susana Figueroa, the city's community liaison officer, said she believes Waukegan should have come in ahead of eighth-place Elgin, which reported 94,487 residents. "I think we're above 100,000 now," Figueroa ...

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  6. High School security guard charged with child pornRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | WBBM-AM Chicago

    WAUKEGAN, Ill. a * A man hired to protect high school students in the far north suburbs is now in jail, charged with having child pornography on his cell phone and computer.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Lake County, IL, Grayslake, IL

  7. Zion team to play Sunday for Bantam Division titleRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    ... game in the Chicagoland Youth Football League's Ultimate Division. The Bees reached the finals by beating the Waukegan Chiefs 19-13 last weekend. This team of players age 7-8 has an overall record of 6-3 in the competitive league. They will face the ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Illinois High School Football

  8. Home team does well in Seahorse InviteRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    Seven teams competed last weekend at a youth swim meet hosted by the Waukegan-based Northern Lake County YMCA Seahorses.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  9. Photos: Medlicott flag ceremonyRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    After the Veterans Day crowd dispersed in downtown Waukegan on Wednesday, another much smaller but no less solemn ceremony was held at Waukegan High School's Washington Campus, home of the Alternative Optional Educational Center.

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  10. Photos: Waukegan vetsRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    Veterans who returned from the nation's wars, those who didn't, and all those who have donned uniforms in service of country were honored at Waukegan's annual Veterans Day event, sponsored by Waukegan American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281, which begins with a parade and culminates in a ceremony at Veterans Plaza, West and Washington streets.

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  11. Vet displays historical collection at Gurnee bankRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    ... including current team members Makiyah Hardeman, Savanna Lutchman, Bibiana Vela and alumnus Annalyn Fannin of Waukegan. The Vietnam veteran also took time to walk visitors through memorabilia that stretched from the lobby to the bank itself and down ...

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    Related Topix: Gurnee, IL, US Military, US Navy, Lake County, IL, Life, Veteran Affairs

  12. Flag honoring fallen marine retiredRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    After the Veterans Day crowd dispersed in downtown Waukegan on Wednesday, another much smaller but no less solemn ceremony was held at Waukegan High School's Washington Campus, home of the Alternative Optional Educational Center.

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  13. Special ed pioneer honoredRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    ... and I want to say thank you for saving my son's life." Tuesday's ceremony, which capped Robert E. Abbott Day in Waukegan schools, was held on the cusp of American Education Week (Nov. 15-21). Superintendent Donaldo Batiste said the Board of ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Lake County, IL

  14. City recognizes vet sacrificesRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | News Sun

    National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Burleson smiled as his wife, Nadine, and 18-month-old daughter Isabella, munching berries in her stroller, made their way through the crowd after a Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Waukegan.

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    Related Topix: US National Guard, US Military

  15. School Security Guard Charged With Child PornRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Cbs2chicago.com

    Share + Nov 12, 2009 5:30 am US/Central WAUKEGAN, Ill. A man hired to protect high school students in the far north suburbs is now in jail, charged with having child pornography on his cell phone and computer.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Grayslake, IL

  16. Rondout Elementary to showcase new additionRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Lake Forester

    ... general contractor for Rondout's addition and renovation (which took place this summer) was Stuckey Construction in Waukegan. The construction was necessary, Wojcik said, because of increased enrollment. During the last four years, the school has ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Lake Forest, IL

  17. School DigestRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Gurnee Review

    St. Anastasia Catholic School in Waukegan, has become the high-tech leader among elementary schools in Lake County.

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Education Etc.

  18. Salvation Army seeks bell ringers, donationsRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Gurnee Review

    Because the need for donations remains so great, the Salvation Army Waukegan is starting its seasonal Red Kettle collection initiative a week early.

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit

  19. Police BlotterRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Gurnee Review

    ... iPod and calculator and was released on a notice to appear in court. Hayamain Cervantes, 19, of 600 Lorriane Ave., Waukegan, was charged Oct. 29 with retail theft under local ordinance at Kohl's. According to the police report, the suspect allegedly ...

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    Related Topix: Gurnee, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Chicago, IL

  20. CalendarRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Gurnee Review

    ... 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in Libertyville High School's Butler Auditorium, and at 3 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. For Libertyville tickets, call Dancenter North, (847) 367-7970. Tickets for performances at the Genesee Theatre can be ...

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    Related Topix: Libertyville, IL, Lake Forest, IL, Chicago, IL, Zion, IL, Entertainment, Events

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