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Saturday, September 13, 2025

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McLaughlin receives perfect score from Illinois Humane Society

By Art Benavidez | Dec 30, 2021

The Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund has given Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) a perfect score after voting to move forward four animal cruelty laws.

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Antioch parent Burman says under CRT, students 'will be color-shamed, guilted, divided and taught hate'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021

Critical race theory has been a hot-button issue across the nation and Illinois has been no exception with the theory drawing strong opinions on both sides.

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Former CLC student Duray opposes diversity post: 'We need people to stand up against the radical ideas'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021

The College of Lake County (CLC) is hiring a diversity administrator.

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'Determined to change this': Antioch parents angered by school mask regulation

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021

The Antioch Unified School District requires masking following Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandate for the public school system, and some parents are speaking out.

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Parents 'fighting for our kids' health' against Antioch school mask mandate

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021

Parents are voicing strong opposition to Antioch's mask mandate in wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mask mandate for the public school system.

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'The road less traveled': Libertyville native hoping to make Olympic history

By Art Benavidez | Aug 2, 2021

A Libertyville native athlete will be competing in a gymnastic competition in which the United States has never competed in.

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'She would tell me how proud': Vernon Hills' own Sladkov to compete in Olympic Games

By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021

A Vernon Hills native athlete will compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games in rhythmic gymnastics.

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Lake County GOP event urges attendees to rally behind group initiatives

By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021

A local GOP meeting was held last week featuring committees from Shields, West Deerfield and Moraine Township.

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For now, 'we keep our masks on unless we're vaccinated': Illinois Public Health head responds to District 21 'unmask the kids' petition

By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021

With the school year fast approaching, the debate on whether students should attend school with or without masks is quickly heating up.