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2019年2月13日 星期三

Waukegan's 'lighthouse pier' set for an extreme makeover | Apparent hit-and-run victim identified by coroner | K-9 Dax wins an award

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February 13, 2019

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Moran: Waukegan's popular 'lighthouse pier' lined up for an extreme makeover

Wednesday, Feb 13

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward this month with plans to rebuild the south pier at Waukegan Harbor, which extends for a quarter-mile from shore and is a popular spot for both fisherman and recreational walkers.

Laremont School teacher hopes to open new day program for disabled adults at 'community college-like campus'

A new nonprofit called Matthias Academy aims to open a "day program on a community college-like campus" in Bristol, Wis., that would serve adults with disabilities, regardless of severity.

'We are Green Town': Waukegan joining consortium to clear regulatory path for local solar power

Waukegan hopes to work with a U.S. Department of Energy program that will provide the city with expert guidance on adapting zoning codes to remove barriers to solar development in the city, both for private residences and public buildings.

Apparent hit-and-run victim in Waukegan identified by coroner

A man who police said was struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Grand Avenue in Waukegan on Feb. 4 was identified as 22-year-old Christopher Harris of Waukegan.

A rented T. rex skull from Field Museum helps Deerfield church promote the environment

Members of the North Shore Unitarian Church worked for roughly a year to bring a replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull to Deerfield and underscore two sermons on environmental stewardship.

Taking aim at puppy mills, Vernon Hills bans commercial sale of dogs and cats

Vernon Hills officials have banned the commercial sale of dogs and cats in the village with plans to further define the details of the new prohibition in a future zoning change.

As of this month, girls officially can be part of Boy Scouts program and are able to work way up to Eagle designation

After joining Cub Scouts last year, girls now for the first time are joining Boy Scouts, and planning high adventures and major Eagle Scout projects.

Barking up the right tree: Lake County Sheriff's Office K-9 Dax and partner are an award-winning duo

Decorated Lake County sheriff's K9 Dax has the perfect handler for his job. Deputy John Florenza was a lead dog trainer with TOPS in Grayslake for 10 years before embarking on his new career as a sheriff's deputy. After learning the law enforcement ropes, Florenza was designated as Dax's handler.

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