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Lake County Home Sales Up 22 Percent in September Compared to a Year Ago
RE/MAX says the seven-county metropolitan Chicago area saw a total increase of 22 percent compared to September 2011.

Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
RE/MAX says the seven-county metropolitan Chicago area saw a total increase of 22 percent compared to September 2011.

Aneta Marsek and her two young children were located in the Wisconsin Dells Sunday night after the mom walked into a gas station and asked the attendant to call police. The sheriff's office has requested the state's attorney review the case.
The Grayslake North Knights won Friday's cross-town varsity football game against the Grayslake Central Rams 49 to 7.
From the Grayslake District 46 teachers' union preparing for a strike vote to residents finishing the Chicago Marathon, here are the week's top stories.
Grayslake North High School has a week of activities planned in observation of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center offers tips on avoiding candy overload during the Halloween season.
Recent arrests taken from the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department.
The Illinois Jaycees will host a meet and greet at the Vine in Grayslake on Oct. 15 to introduce prospective members to the Jaycees organization, a leadership development group for young adults ages 21 to 40.
A new season, a new market. The Grayslake Fall Farmers Market opens tomorrow in Centennial Park, in downtown Grayslake.
Contract negotiations between the Grayslake District 46 Board of Education and teachers' union have stalled. The district has declared an impasse, according to the Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504.
Two railway systems were prominent players in the development of Grayslake in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Learn the history at a new exhibit at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum Saturday.
All ages are welcome, but this AARP driver safety course, to be held Oct. 11 and 12 at Grayslake Fire Station #1, is designed for motorists 50 and older.
Sir Toby was adopted from Save-A-Pet in Graylake two years ago, but was brought back because his owners said he wasn't good with children. But this dog is loving to his owner and needs a special touch.
Tune in Thursday, Oct. 11 for the Biden/Ryan vice presidential debate.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is reviewing a contest it holds each Friday night during Fright Fest after a man dies in following an insect-eating contest in Florida.
"You Can't Take it with You" is Grayslake Central High School's fall theater production.
General Charles Whittington Jr., known to Grayslake Central students as "Coach Whitt," was presented with his second star at the 29th Infantry's Change of Command Ceremony.
Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat!