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Lake County News-Sun

Monday, February 2, 2026

 

First-generation Americans face off in state House D52 primary

The 52nd District includes all or part of Algonquin, Fox River Grove, South Barrington, Barrington, Barrington Hills, North Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes, Island Lakes, Wauconda, Volo, Libertyville and Mundelein.

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Pony Clubs Convention brings equine enthusiasts to Lincolnshire: ‘So many families come with young kids’

The convention was open to all horse lovers, and there was no requirement for attendees to be Pony Club members.

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Column: Slow growth continues to nag the Land of Lincoln

With a less-than-promising growth cycle in Illinois, one also has to wonder who will be buying homes in new housing developments in Lake County.

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Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Stevenson jumps to No. 2 in the rankings behind player of the week Rocco Pagliocca.

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Damarrion Smith’s growth is obvious. ‘I look like a different player.’ He’s making Grant better too.

Damarrion Smith has elevated his game to a higher level, and it’s no coincidence that Grant has won four straight Northern Lake County Conference games.

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From the Olympics in Italy to skiing the Wisconsin slopes, the race is on to adapt to warming winters

Unseasonably warm temps in Italy and a reduced snowpack will require 2 million cubic yards of artificial snow to ensure consistent conditions for athletes.

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Gov. JB Pritzker throws Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton a $5 million lifeline for her US Senate bid

Gov. JB Pritzker had been expected to open his campaign wallet to help Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s US Senate bid in the March 17 Democratic primary since he endorsed her last year.

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Illinois’ Republican candidates for governor push crime as top issue despite data showing declines

The Republican race for governor features a paradoxical narrative in which candidates loyal to President Trump are campaigning against a crime wave he says no longer exists.

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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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Proposed Lake-Kenosha pipeline a sign of growing energy needs: ‘That’s where a lot of this need for power is’

The pipeline would extend from an existing line in Lake County, branching off about halfway between Interstate 94 and Route 45.

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