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Five people were shot at a Fourth of July block party on Prospect Avenue, police confirmed Wednesday.
Chances are, Shawn Marion has never been as popular as he was on Monday. For starters, he was feeling the love of the 200 youngsters who are attending his free, three-day basketball extravaganza at North Chicago High.
Zion Fire Damages Two Cars, Garage
Officials are still investigating a structural fire that occurred early Sunday morning.
Zion Fourth celebration about family
The city of Zion has been celebrating the Fourth of July in some fashion every year since 1901, according to parks and recreation director Rich Walker.
The so-called "doomsday" of state budget fame may have finally arrived. With the announcement Wednesday that the state Legislature is not scheduled to reconvene until July 14 -- two weeks into the new fiscal year -- massive cuts to social and human service agencies could become a reality in the immediate future.
Smoking ban set in Vernon Hills parks
Smokers can still light up elsewhere but areas near playgrounds, athletic fields and the skate park in the Vernon Hills Park District system are off limits.
Lashes to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Arlen and Evelyn Lash will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 5, 2009.
Customers line up at local garage sales
A stormy Friday morning shut down the Lake Bluff Farmers Market early but didn't deter "garagers" from hitting a number of sales in Lake Bluff and neighboring Lake Forest.
Park City tightens curfew hours
Aldermen have tightened the youth curfew ordinance by beginning curfew an hour earlier to improve community safety and security.
Zion insurance agent admits scam
Reuben Collier Jr. of Zion received 30 months probation as a result of pleading guilty to felony charges that resulted from bilking 22 Lake County businesses out of fraudulent insurance premiums, the Illinois Department of Revenue announced Wednesday.
Nostalgia Days turning back the clock to the '70s
"Bring Back the '70s" is this year's theme for the 23rd annual Nostalgia Days, which takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
At 100, Anna Vick doesn't 'feel any different'
It was fitting to make a fuss over Anna Vick, who on Thursday could claim that she had lived an entire century.
Plastic fantastic for Zion recycling firm
Plastics recycling is increasingly playing a vital role as people are more concerned about their environment.
Smokers butt out of Zion parks
On day one of the new smoking ban at Zion parks, except for the two golf courses, no one was seen lighting up.
Christopher G. Thomas, 26, of 1735 Saddle Hill Road, Libertyville, was charged June 8 with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage after his vehicle was stopped at Route 132 and N. First Street.
Catholic Charities giving people second chances
Carrie Panos of Gurnee knows how far she has come from being homeless and addicted to drugs.
Beach asbestos comment dealine Friday
Friday is the deadline to comment on the investigation of asbestos at Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park.
Sex offender apprehended entering Glenbrook South
A Zion man was arrested June 5 at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview after a routine identification check at the door revealed he was a registered sex offender.
Cancer patient takes it one day at a time
"There's always good that comes from bad." That's Dick Maggard's attitude since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer nearly two years ago.
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