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3D Sideouts’ stellar summer band lineup features genres for all musical tastes
Tickets available now for shows slated through late August ISLAND LAKE — With its extensive menu, weekly specials and variety of activities to enjoy, 3D…
$800,000 PAYDAY FOR LUCKY DAY LOTTO ONLINE PLAYER IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, June 23, 2025 – An Illinois iLottery player is starting off the week $800,000 richer after scoring a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize over…
Round Lake Blood Drive Aims to Help Local Boy Battling Rare Heart Condition
ROUND LAKE, IL (June 20, 2025) — One of this summer’s most impactful blood drives is coming to Round Lake and it’s personal for a…
McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly Wednesdays
Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience LAKEMOOR — Finding entertainment options suitable for a special-needs child was a challenge as Angela…
All Lake County Beaches, Including 3 That Closed Last Week Are Open
With hot weather on the way, all beaches in Lake County are open for swimming. This includes three that were closed last week due to…
How Urban Farms Are the Future: Lake County is Leading the Way
By John F. Wasik In Lake County, you don’t have to go far to see tight rows of corn or soybeans in the growing season.…
Play It Again Sports Debuts in Mundelein, Making Sports and Fitness More Accessible to Everyone
Local Entrepreneurs Open New Resale Concept, Providing Venue for Local Families and Athletes to Buy & Sell Quality Used Sports and Fitness Equipment at a…
Volo Military Museum Is A Tribute To All Who Served
The Volo Museum has officially re-opened its military museum after a long awaited expansion. It serves as a tribute to all who served and provides…
Politics
US Senate Race In Illinois Shaping Up
Long time US Senator Dick Durbin announced that he would not seek another term, leaving the open seat for Illinois candidates to step into the…
Letters
To the Editor: Ann Taylor’s Bizarre Direct Mailer Plot
To The Editor, I found many of your articles pertaining to Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor to be one sided. Here is an example. https://www.lakecountynewsdispatch.com/2025/03/28/wayne-taylors-bizarre-direct-mailer-plot/ So…
