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How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois

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As someone who spent several years as a workers’ rights organizer, Fredy Amador is intimately familiar with the financial struggles people face in the current economy. Northern Illinois’ skyrocketing energy bills make the situation even tougher. Now, Amador has become an evangelist for something that can provide a modest measure of relief: a community solar project, built on a Superfund site too polluted for much else in the city of Waukegan whe…Climate Change · Waukegan See the Story

Waukegan trying to overcome challenges in replacing lead pipes: ‘People are afraid to open the door’

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Waukegan is finding it increasingly challenging to find the mostly older houses with lead pipes in need of changing, as the city’s replacement program plans to double the number of homes with copper pipes in the near future. When the city launched the pipe-replacement program three years ago, it began with an education effort simplifying the way residents can use technology to let the Water Department know the type of pipes in homes by taking a …Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

'A Christmas miracle:' Woman gives birth after unknowingly carrying baby son to full term

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A suburban woman experiencing stomach pain on Christmas ended up giving birth on the holiday, carrying the baby to full term without realizing she was pregnant. Zion resident Melanie Smith described the experience as a “Christmas miracle,” but it certainly wasn’t what she was expecting when she traveled to a local hospital in the middle of the night. When doctors examined her, they revealed the shocking news that she was nine months pregnant. “I…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Solar power coming to county’s Waukegan campus

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Lake County is taking another step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future by expanding its solar energy portfolio.Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

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One part of Waukegan’s police station, adjacent to City Hall, was built in 1935, and the other portion was erected beside it 60 years ago. They were connected to each other. Neither resembles what a 21st-century law enforcement facility should look like. Discussions about building a new police station have continued for several months as potential locations were considered. Mayor Sam Cunningham said the city does not have enough vacant land to p…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Connoisseur Media Country “Free Country 98.3/102.3” WCCQ Crest Hill/WXLC Waukegan IL is revamping its lineup. Drew Walker has been promoted from APD/afternoon host to Program Director and morning host. Walker joined the stations when it debuted the “Free Country” brand in May 2024 following a 20 year run at Audacy Country “US 99” WUSN Chicago. Walker fills the programming role that had been held by consultant Tim Richards and replaces Premiere N…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

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Waukegan officials awoke Saturday to falling snow and a forecast of eight to 12 inches, according to the National Weather Service, forcing them to decide how to conduct the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting in the midst of snow forecast to fall at a rate of an inch per hour. Jingle on Genesee, as the city named this year’s celebration, was a combination of lighting the tree, the annual Kris Kringle Market at the Waukegan Public Library, a Ho…National Weather Service · Waukegan Read Article

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

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As the price of pet food accelerates along with the cost of everyday grocery items, a holiday partnership between the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Police Department’s Animal Control Unit aims to help ease the burden for local families. Each year, the Park District collects an abundance of pet food and supplies, which are donated to the animal control unit to care for dogs and cats and to provide pet owners with food or blankets they m…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

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WAUKEGAN, Ill., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UCC Environmental (UCC), a leader in sustainable engineered solutions for air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, solids handling, and wear resistant performance parts, announced today its acquisition of Trimay Wear Plate Ltd.…Waukegan · Waukegan See the Story

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

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Two Waukegan families remain impacted by the federal immigration raid detainments.Waukegan · Waukegan See the Story

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How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois

Waukegan trying to overcome challenges in replacing lead pipes: ‘People are afraid to open the door’

'A Christmas miracle:' Woman gives birth after unknowingly carrying baby son to full term

Solar power coming to county’s Waukegan campus

Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

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How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois

Waukegan trying to overcome challenges in replacing lead pipes: ‘People are afraid to open the door’

'A Christmas miracle:' Woman gives birth after unknowingly carrying baby son to full term

Solar power coming to county’s Waukegan campus

Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

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