Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Mass Vaccination Site At Fairgrounds Closes
The Lake County Health Department will now shift its efforts to vaccinate people at the "hyper-local level."
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Road Improvements Happening This Week In Vernon Hills
Work crews will re-stripe Greenleaf Drive, Indianwood Drive and Westmoreland Drive this week, according to the village.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Police Reunite Pet Cockatiel With Owner
Thanks to the power of social media, police were able to return the bird, whose name is Rocky, safely to its owner.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Residents Overall Happy With Crystal Lake PD, Survey Finds
According to a 2021 Citizen Survey, 59 percent of residents rated the competence of the Crystal Lake Police Department as "excellent."
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Great America Fight: Police, Deputies Respond To Six Flags Brawl
Following a large fight over the weekend at Six Flags Great America, officers arrested several people, according to Gurnee police.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lane Closures Expected This Week As Part Of Randall Road Project
Drivers should anticipate delays and various lane closures all this week between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Driver In Road Rage Beating Dies: West Dundee Police
"This tragic death was absolutely senseless and needless," said West Dundee Police Chief Anthony Gorski.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Juneteenth Day Proclamation
The governor signed the proclamation Thursday to recognize the date's significance in history as well as to promote healing and unity.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
$4.1 Million Grants To Help Bring AL Drivers Into Electric Age
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to fueling stations in central and north Alabama to install electric vehicle charging stations.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Former AL Pastor Who Wrote About Mental Health Issues Dead At 38
Steve Austin, a former pastor from Birmingham who spoke openly about his struggles with mental health problems, has died.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Pandemic EBT Meal Benefits Headed To Eligible Alabama Families
The benefits will help eligible Alabama families pay for meals children missed when schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Runners In Jefferson County Wanted For ‘Run Across America’
Donations to Feeding America made by participants in Jefferson County and across the country will be matched.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Jefferson County Schools To Launch Summer Feeding Program June 14
JefCoEd will provide curbside meal pick-up on the last three Mondays of June to anyone 18 years or younger.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Active Warrant? Jefferson County Amnesty Program May Offer Help
Through the program, eligible participants are offered a pathway to clear their warrants without the fear of arrest or detention.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Arrest Made In Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting: Birmingham PD
Deandre Brantley, 24, of Birmingham has been charged with capital murder. Police said he turned himself in after the deadly shooting.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Shooting Leaves Woman Seriously Injured In Jefferson County
The shooting happened Wednesday night at a home on Charles Avenue in Bessemer, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
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Trussville, AL|News|
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Honored With Safety Award In Trussville
The congressman received the award for his efforts to keep fire extinguishers on all U.S. military installations.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Jefferson County Officials Announce Upcoming Road Closure, Detour
If Heron Drive is part of your regular commute, you may want to seek a different route or plan accordingly. The road will close June 15-17.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Fire Department Announces Newest Hire
Quartavious “Tay” Hill, a certified firefighter and EMT, joined the Mountain Brook Fire Department on Tuesday.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Home STD Tests Now Available In Alabama For Ages 12 And Up
Alabamians can request an at-home STD/HIV test every three months, according to state health officials.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
