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Tentative agreement could save troubled suburban hospital, physicians say

A tentative agreement could save the troubled Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, but it's contingent on help from state lawmakers and Governor Pritzker, physicians told NBC Chicago Investigates. The hospital lost its designation as a Level 2 Trauma center in October, does not have a fully functioning emergency department...

Waukegan, IL · 1d

BroBible

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Illinois Man Goes To Texas Roadhouse. Then He Sees What They Changed About The Rolls

Texas Roadhouse is an All-American food chain known for its soft, fresh-baked, oversized rolls and signature cinnamon butter. A proclaimed “legendary steak restaurant,” it left one diner complaining that the quality of its beloved food had gone downhill. TikToker Alonzo Massey (@alonzomassey) recently dined at a Texas Roadhouse in Gurnee, Illinois, for his son’s birthday. […] The post Illinois Man Goes To Texas Roadhouse. Then He Sees What They Changed About The Rolls appeared first on BroBible.

Gurnee, IL · 20h

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Drivers Cross State Lines for Old-School Sunday-Supper Fried Chicken at a Gas Station in Gurnee, Illinois

Some of the best meals hide in places you would normally drive right past. I pulled off a busy highway in northern Illinois expecting a quick snack and a tank of gas, and instead found fried chicken that tasted like a family Sunday supper. The crunch, the steam, the warm...

Gurnee, IL · 2d

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27th Annual Turkey Trot in Waukegan

The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 27th annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. at Waukegan's Greg Petry SportsPark, located at 3391 W. Beach Road. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in races for a chance to win a turkey while helping the community with a canned food drive that will benefit the COOL Food Pantry in Waukegan.

Waukegan, IL · 18h

Country Herald

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Kenosha County, WI Gas Leak Today: Half-Mile Safety Perimeter

Kenosha County, WI – A significant natural gas leak triggered an urgent public safety alert Friday morning, Nov. 13, after construction equipment struck a gas main in western Kenosha County. Emergency crews are responding, and residents are being warned to avoid the affected area as a safety perimeter is established.

Kenosha County, WI · 1d

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Waukegan officials call for Vista Medical Center East to be sold

Waukegan officials are calling for the sale of Vista Medical Center East after it lost its trauma center status amid allegations of missed payroll, forcing longer emergency transports.

Waukegan, IL · 2d

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Overpriced Shawarma in Buffalo Grove

When you move to a new neighborhood, one of the most exciting things is discovering the local restaurant scene. My wife and I recently relocated to Chicago’s northern suburbs, and we’ve been eager to explore the dining options around our new home.

Buffalo Grove, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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Trouble operator of suburban hospital faces calls to sell it as issues mount

With ambulances now bypassing a hospital in Chicago's north suburbs and the facility losing its trauma designation, the troubled operator behind the struggling hospital is facing calls to sell as issues with the facility continue to mount. Illinois U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider has called for the operator of Waukegan’s Vista...

Waukegan, IL · 2d

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7 Wisconsin Hot Dog Stands And Burger Shacks That Have Barely Changed Since The 1950s

Some Wisconsin restaurants never bothered chasing trends, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The places on this list still serve butter burgers, frozen custard, homemade root beer, and hot dogs the way they did generations ago. A few still have carhops who clip trays onto your car...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Fire departments warn of longer ambulance trips, less coverage amid issues Vista hospital

Multiple fire departments in the far northern suburbs warned residents this week that ambulances can no longer take patients to nearby Vista Medical Center East, forcing crews to travel farther to other hospitals and potentially leaving communities waiting longer for an available ambulance. The Illinois Department of Public Health notified...

Waukegan, IL · 3d

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Make-a-Wish grants Caledonia girl the gift of a smile

CALEDONIA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- For a young girl battling cancer, some of life's simplest joys can mean the most. For Marlen Rugama, getting here took a little more strength than most. Days that should have been filled with school, friends and growing up were instead filled with doctors, treatments and uncertainty as she battled cancer.

Caledonia, WI · 5d

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Highly-acclaimed Chicago restaurant opens in Highwood on North Shore

One of Chicago's most beloved Mediterranean restaurants is now open on the North Shore. Avec, from the award-winning One Off Hospitality group, opened its doors at 250 Waukegan Avenue in Highwood Nov. 6. The restaurant, inside a former boxing gym, was transformed by Present Future Architects and Chas Bender Co. over the past 1.5 years into a 95-seat, bleached-oak dining room with exposed beams, a U-shaped bar and an exhibition kitchen customers can see from the street.

Highwood, IL · 1d

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Alice Cooper at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL

The Godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper, brought his extended Alice’s Attic Tour to Waukegan for a night of gothic theatrics. 2026 is proving to be a very busy year for Alice Cooper. He went from touring with his band to performing shows with the Hollywood Vampires, releasing his book, “Devil On My Shoulder: A Memoir,” to extending his Alice’s Attic Tour. No rest for the wicked, as they say.

Waukegan, IL · 2d

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Libertyville Baseball Coach Matt Thompson Shares Insight on Tennessee Signee Brady Buenik

Libertyville High School baseball coach Matt Thompson shares insight into what Tennessee baseball is getting with Brady Buenik.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Wisconsin Regulars Lean On These 6 Comfort Food Diners Through Every Long Winter

Wisconsin winters last a long time, and the folks who live here have figured out how to get through them. One of the best ways is a warm booth, a hot cup of coffee, and a plate of food that tastes like somebody’s grandma made it. The six diners...

Kenosha, WI · 9h

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New football coaches join cougar Athletics

On the first offensive play of the game against Grayslake North on Aug.21, the Cougars were set up in an old-school triple option. Then, out of nowhere, the players scattered on the field, setting up a whole different offensive playbook that caught the opposing team entirely off guard. That one...

Vernon Hills, IL · 3d

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City Joins U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief on Assault Weapons Regulations

The City of Highland Park has joined an amicus curiae brief filed with the United States Supreme Court in support of Cook County's authority to regulate assault weapons. The brief, filed October 28, 2026, by the Violence Policy Center and six other participating organizations and government entities, addresses Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, two cases involving assault weapons restrictions in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.

Highland Park, IL · 1d

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Bath Concepts Celebrates New Libertyville Facility with Groundbreaking

Local leaders recently joined to celebrate Principle Construction’s groundbreaking for a new 611,146 sq. ft. manufacturing, warehouse and office facility for Bath Concepts Industries, LLC., a manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs and shower walls, at 1972 Rosenbach Parkway in Libertyville, Illinois. Bath Concepts currently has three facilities spread across Libertyville. The new facility will consolidate existing locations while providing ample room for growth on the 65-acre site, served by a dedicated private roadway. The master plan also paves the way for future expansion, including two additional buildings measuring 50,000 sq. ft. and 260,000 sq. ft.

Libertyville, IL · 3d

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Boettcher takes the lead as girls’ bowling head coach

With a new coach leading the way, the Sequoits look to build their skills, strengthen team connections and improve their scores this winter. As the winter sports season approaches, the girls’ bowling team prepares to return to the lanes, with sophomore Cicilia Sadler and junior Laci Backs setting high expectations for the season ahead.

Antioch, IL · 2d

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Matters, Redbirds add three for 2027 season

Head coachAllie Matters and Illinois State volleyball added high school seniors Charlie Fleegle, Kyla Ramler and Ruthley “Soso” Marin on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. “It’s an impressive class,” Matters said following Wednesday’s practice. “I’m excited about the three of them, and they’re all juiced up about what...

Normal, IL · 1d