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Lake County News-Sun

Monday, December 1, 2025

 

Column: Former Waukegan priest walks the walk for immigrants

He was the popular pastor in Waukegan for 14 years before moving on to other pastoral assignments in the Chicago Archdiocese beginning in 2009, mainly in Cook County’s south suburbs.

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As Chicago digs out from a snowy weekend, another winter punch — with more snow — is inbound

After snowy weekend, Chicago expected to receive up to another four inches of snow on Monday during evening rush hour.

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Sen. Adriane Johnson honors ’30 Wonders of 30th District’: ‘Businesses are the heartbeat of our community’

Of the 30 companies making the list, 12 are Waukegan-based. Others are from around Lake County including North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein and Gurnee.

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More than 1,000 flights canceled at Chicago’s airports as up to 10 inches of snow blankets the region

The National Weather Services said up to 10 inches of snow was possible this weekend under a winter storm warning issued after the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Football, basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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IHSA state football playoffs: Championship game scores in Classes 1A to 4A

State championship football games in Classes 1A-4A are being played Friday in Normal. The finals in Classes 5A-8A have been postponed.

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IHSA reschedules the football state finals that were postponed — 2 games in Normal, 2 in DeKalb

The Illinois High School Association has rescheduled all four of the state championship games that had been postponed from Saturday.

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Introducing the 2025 News-Sun Girls Volleyball All-Area Team

Junior outside hitter Abby Inman is one of four Stevenson players on the team.

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Claire Evans, ‘a real powerhouse’ for Libertyville, is the 2025 News-Sun Girls Volleyball Player of the Year

The 6-foot-1 Claire Evans led Libertyville to conference and sectional titles.

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Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ bill that would speed sealing of many criminal convictions awaits Pritzker signature

Advocates estimate 1.7 million Illinoisans with past convictions stand to benefit from “Clean Slate” bill that would accelerate the sealing of many criminal convictions from employers.

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