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Lake County News-Sun

Monday, September 7, 2026

ICE activity down in Lake County, but officials remain wary: ‘The fear never goes away’

While arrests are down in Lake County, the presence of ICE agents makes community members uncomfortable.

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Waukegan’s Woodland Gourmet celebrates updated facilities: ‘We bring flavor to their offerings’

Diners at Burger King or Chipotle likely do not know that part of the creation and planning of the menu took place in the kitchen and offices of Woodland Gourmet in Waukegan.

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Affordability is key as Lake election races enter stretch run: ‘We may have a higher turnout than usual’

Early voting starts Sept. 24 in the lobby of the Lake County Courthouse & Administration Center in Waukegan and expands to 17 other locations on Oct. 19.

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Law & Order column: Waukegan police testing the use of drones

The drones are placed on a rooftop in a weather-safe housing and can be quickly deployed in the event of an emergency.

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Column: Belief in time-tested vaccines needs shot in the arm

Most folks understand that vaccines are modern medical miracles.

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Labor Day kicks off Illinois’ fall campaign season with distractions becoming a leading theme

This year’s campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate have been notable for the distractions — national politics, internal infighting and cash concerns.

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Calls for speed limit come after high-speed fatal crash on the Fox River

After years of fatal accidents and near misses on the Fox River, advocates are calling for a speed limits. Boaters say speed limits won’t solve the problem.

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From the Chicago suburbs to short line railroad companies, proposed merger heightens concerns

If Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern is approved, the combined company could increase train traffic in suburbs like Barrington and take business from smaller lines.

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