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Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to Elgin! Order by noon.

Local Event: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to Elgin! Order by noon.

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Driver, Passenger Escape I-90 Van Fire: Authorities | Algonquin, IL Patch

Driver, Passenger Escape I-90 Van Fire: Authorities

The blaze was first reported at about 3:20 p.m. on eastbound I-90 near mile marker 44.5 in Huntley.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 17h

Snowblower - Algonquin, IL Patch

Local Classified: Snowblower

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Beloved Sub Shop Faces Closing Amid Competition With Chain Restaurants: Owner - Patch

Beloved Sub Shop Faces Closing Amid Competition With Chain Restaurants: Owner

The sub shop near downtown Algonquin is looking to customers for support.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Construction At New Lake Forest Police Department HQ To Start Soon

The total cost for the new Lake Forest Police Department building project is expected to be more than $25 million.

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2025 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival schedule of events www.shawlocal.com/daily-chroni...

2025 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival schedule of events

Activities are planned for every day of the five-day festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 26. Here's what to expect at Sycamore Pumpkin Fest:

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Playing to a high standard, Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor elevating Carmel offense www.shawlocal.com/friday-night...

Playing to a high standard, Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor elevating Carmel offense

Since the beginning of his sophomore year, Carmel quarterback and Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor has posted over 6,200 total yards while accounting for 63 touchdowns. A highly recruited player from an early...

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Home Free’s ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’ coming to Rialto Theatre Nov. 23 www.shawlocal.com/thescene/202...

Home Free’s ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’ coming to Rialto Theatre Nov. 23

The all-vocal country music group will spread holiday cheer at the Nov. 23 event.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago Bears’ Grady Jarrett inactive against New Orleans Saints www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...

Chicago Bears’ Grady Jarrett inactive against New Orleans Saints

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will miss his third straight game Sunday when the Bears host the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. Running back D'Andre Swift will be active and play.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 3d

Prolonged warm weather delays peak fall colors across Illinois

It appears the peak of the fall color season could be delayed by the recent unseasonably warm temperatures and drought.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 4d

‘The government came down with a hammer’ - Immigration crackdown fears affecting Illinois restaurant industry

Sam Toia, president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said, “the increased presence of ICE agents and the staging of the National Guard in Chicagoland and surrounding...

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 4d

‘Sock monkey movement’: Lake in the Hills man aims to turn custom Lego creation into official set

A Lake in the Hills man is trying to win enough supporters of his custom bobblehead sock monkey Lego creation to have it turned into an official set.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 4d

‘Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water’ set for Nov. 2 at Joliet museum

Jim Healy will present his one-person play, “Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water,” at the Joliet Area Historical Museum at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 4d

Frank Caliendo, Steve Cochran & Company, Second City bringing laughs to Paramount Theatre, Copley Theatre

Frank Caliendo returns Oct. 25, Steve Cochran and Company return Nov. 15 and The Second City's annual holiday revue is set for Nov. 20-Dec. 23 in Paramount’s Copley Theatre.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 5d

Photos: Glenbard West, York football meet in West Suburban Conference action

The York football team hosted Glenbard West Friday night in a conference matchup in Elmhurst.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 5d

Out of the Attic Antiques 20th Anniversary Sale! 10 days to save! | Algonquin, IL Patch

Local Event: Out of the Attic Antiques 20th Anniversary Sale! 10 days to save!

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Man Sent For Psych Eval After Allegedly Starting Car On Fire | Algonquin, IL Patch

Man Sent For Psych Eval After Allegedly Starting Car On Fire

The incident happened in the 6500 block of Oak Grove Road on Monday afternoon.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Guitarist Steve Hackett to perform classic Genesis music at Rialto Square Theatre

British guitarist Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway."

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Next up in the family, IC Catholic Prep’s Foley Calcagno ready to leave his legacy

His father played college football at Bowling Green. His older sister is a triathlete at TCU and his older brother wrestles at North Carolina. Now? It's senior linebacker/running back Foley Calcagno's...

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Fans of the macabre can win Halloween in a Hearse at Outdoor

What could be better than celebrating Halloween by watching scary movies with great friends at an iconic outdoor theater?

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Women Build 2025 brings women together to build hope

This October, dozens of women across Lake and McHenry counties are coming together with a shared mission: to build safe, affordable homes for local women-led families.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

19th Judicial Circuit announces 14th annual Veterans History Project

Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes announced that Lake County’s 19th Judicial Circuit, various partners of the Lake County legal community, and Lake County will once again participate in the Library of Congress’...

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Hawthorn announces fall events calendar

Hawthorn has announced a diverse calendar of events designed to provide rich, family-friendly experiences throughout the autumn season.

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Barrington event to spotlight genetic cancer risk

Community members are invited to an evening of education and personal stories at “Previvor Voices: Navigating Genetic Testing,” set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Barrington White House, 145 W. Main...

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Lake County Connected @lakeconnected.bsky.social · 6d

Letter: Did Civil Rights Movement really help Blacks?

Charles Danyus of Round Lake Beach writes a letter to the editor.

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