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Things To Do This Week August 30-September 2, 2024
Looking for things to do this weekend August 30-September 2? Lake County’s got you covered. Happy extra day off weekend! To get an extensive look at what’s going on Labor Day weekend, continue here. The conclusion of Labor Day weekend is seen as the unofficial end of summer,...
More than 20k ComEd customers without power following strong storms across Chicago, suburbs
More than 20,000 ComEd customers in the Chicago area were without power Wednesday morning after extreme heat followed by strong thunderstorms ripped through the region, with more chances for storms Wednesday afternoon. As of 5:15 a.m., 26,821 customers across Chicago and the suburbs were without power, ComEd's outage map showed....
Video: Your Hometown – Lake Villa
Jon Hansen visits Lake Villa where he talks with Mayor James McDonald, Harbor Brewing owner Kyle Wenzel, and area Realtor and former Lehmann Mansion caretaker Robert E. Frank. Listen this Thursday, August 29, for a full day of special features about Lake Villa.
YouthBuild Lake County Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Friday, August 23, local nonprofit YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest affordable housing sites at 2129 Honore Avenue in North Chicago. YBLC owns three lots on Honore Avenue, and this home will be the first of three single-family, affordable houses to be built. This project marks a significant step toward addressing the critical need for affordable housing in North Chicago. These homes will also serve as training sites for participants from two of YBLC’s programs.
'Jack O'Lantern World' featuring thousands of pumpkins coming to north suburbs
Spooky season is almost here and pumpkin festivals are around the corner.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOne of the largest display of Jack O'Lanterns in the country is coming back to the north suburbs.The Jack O'Lantern World festival will welcome families from Sept. 27 to Oct. 27 in Lake Zurich, Illinois.The festival features nearly 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.There is a chance festivalgoers will witness a pumpkin that weighs over 2,000 pounds for the "Pumpkin Weigh-Off US National Championship".Organizers wanted families to know that it is not scary, and they welcome all ages.Tickets go on sale September 4. To learn more about the festival, click here.
Some schools in Chicago's north suburbs are closed with power still out after storms
DEERFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Nearly 10,000 ComEd customers in northern Illinois remained without power Wednesday afternoon, a day after storms rolled through.In Deerfield, kids were home—as some schools were without power too. Schools were closed Wednesday as a non-emergency day, and the day will be made up later in the school year.All the schools in Deerfield Pubic Schools District 109—Kipling, South Park, Walden, and Wilmot elementary schools and Caruso and Shepard middle schools—and the Early Learners preschool program, were closed Wednesday.District 109 plans to reopen its schools on Thursday—though a spokesperson with ComEd said the utility company may not be...
Archdiocese of Chicago announces Illinois' first natural burial site
PALATINE, Ill. - One suburban cemetery is going green when it comes to going 'six feet under.'. The Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing natural burials and has unveiled a natural burial site at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine. While natural burials are not a new concept, the...
August 27 Storm Update #3
The Village remains in regular contact with ComEd and will continue to do so until all customers are fully restored. The powerful microburst storm from August 27 knocked down a number of power poles and large trees, complicating the restoration. Staff has reviewed each remaining outage ticket and the action plan for full restoration with ComEd officials. Staff will continue to monitor the crews progress until all customers are restored.
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
New Longmeadow Parkway Bridge opens in western suburbs
ALGONQUIN, Ill. - A new bridge has opened in the western suburbs just in time for Labor Day weekend. The Longmeadow Parkway Bridge, which has been in the works for decades, promises faster commutes and less time stuck in traffic. The concept dates back 50 years, with the first permits...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Running time is 2 hours, 40 minutes including...
Lake in the Hills Traffic Advisory: Haligus Road Closed During Sunset Fest Parade This Weekend
Lake in the Hills, IL – Residents and visitors should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as the annual Summer Sunset Fest begins this Friday, August 30th. Major road closures will affect Haligus Road and surrounding areas, particularly on Saturday during the Sunset Fest Parade. According to the Lake in...
Fall 2024 Hydrant Flushing 9/3/24 – 9/6/24
The Richmond Public Works Department will be performing seasonal hydrant flushing throughout town. This is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the Village’s water distribution system. During hydrant flushing, some loss of pressure and discoloration of water may occur. The water may temporarily appear...
Eagle Rare Unable to Claw Away Eagle Trace in Battle Over Eagle Park.
Applicant, Eagle Trace Brewing Company LLC, applied to register the following standard-character marks on the Principal Register: EAGLE PARK DISTILLING for “distilled spirits; alcoholic beverages, except beer” in International Class 33;1 and EAGLE PARK BREWING COMPANY for “alcoholic beverages, namely beer” in International Class 32. Sazerac...
VA Eyes Next Steps Since Joint EHR Rollout
It’s been five months since the Department of Veterans Affairs launched its electronic health record jointly with the Defense Department at their North Chicago facility, and program officials said they are keying in on continuous user experience improvements. “In the past year, more than 1,500 system configuration changes have...
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