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Where does a 400-pound alligator sleep? Possibly in the basement of the home next door.
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Former Gurnee cop, Fox Lake rescuers reunite after near-fatal crash
It took Fox Lake Fire Department personnel and their Jaws of Life 30 minutes to get Jack LeMaster out of his car following the head-on crash that left him with multiple bone fractures, head injuries and a ...
Visitors to Lake County set a new spending record of more than $1 billion in 2007, and tourism officials say the county continues to see a strong tourism business this year despite the sluggish economy.
Long road to help for veterans
Most times, Jim Black surfs the Internet into the early morning hours. When he does sleep, it's not for long and it's not very restful because of the nightmares.
Next stop: The Lake County Fair
The next stop is the Lake County Fair in what is shaping up as a busy summer for Summer Zwicke, the newly-crowned Miss Lake Villa.
Where's Charlie? Pigging out at the barbecue
Crashing a family's Fourth of July barbecue could have been a hugely awkward experience, but not when your host is one of 12 children.
Published July 7, 2008 at 2:19 a.m. Category: Arts & Entertainment Tags: White Castle , McDonalds , Little Richard Sunday July 6th, 2008 - Lake Villa, IL I am in a danger zone of anger and I have to think it ...
Antioch's parade habit hard to break
It wouldn't have been the Fourth of July without the annual parade. "It's always one of the best events Antioch puts on.
Published July 4, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. Tags: Maury Povich Friday July 4th, 2008 - Lake Villa, IL OWWWEEE.
Three charged after Lake Villa gun threat
Three men were arrested by police recently after one of the trio threatened a resident at 151 Grand Ave.
Lake Villa Library tops 1 million checkouts
Lake Villa District Library Director Bob Watson says he believes libraries have personalities.
Three teens accused of $1,894 store theft
Three teenagers are being held in Lake County Jail, accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from a cash register at the Target store.
Community Trust opens Lake Villa branch today
Community Trust Credit Union is officially opening its third branch at its grand opening today at 9 a.m. In keeping with its grand premiere theme, several prizes will be given away, including a high-definition ...
Recovering Lake Villa cancer victim captains Relay for Life team
It's not even July yet, and it's already been the year of a lifetime for Kristen Salomon.
Boaters return to Chain O' Lakes - for now
The return of boaters to the Chain O' Lakes on Thursday morning was a welcome sign for business owners who make the bulk of their yearly income between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Monster rummage sale starts Thursday
St. Peter Catholic Church and School will hold its 48th annual rummage sale Thursday through Sunday.
Start-up churches rent space from high schools
Every Sunday morning, a 24-foot trailer rolls up to Antioch Community High School and a crew bring out all the sound equipment and materials to transform the school's auditorium into NorthBridge Church.
Damages assessed in flooded Chain O'Lakes
Damage assessment has begun in the flood areas around the Chain O'Lakes and Fox River.
Achievement awards to Girl Scouts
Lake Villa and Lindenhurst Girl Scouts of Illinois Crossroads Council received achievement awards at the end-of-year Council Vista 14 meeting.
Lake Villa hires economic development consultant
Lake Villa's resurrected Economic Development Commission will work with a consultant to jump-start new commercial and retail development in the village.