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Ravinia announces major renovation of historic Martin Theatre; ‘Such a treasure’ (opens the original)
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The 122-year-old Martin Theatre at Ravinia in Highland Park will be getting “significant enhancements” thanks to a $38 million gift from the Negaunee Foundation — the largest in Ravinia’s history — Ravinia Festival announced Wednesday. According to a news release, the design phase has been completed, and construction will begin in October, following the end of the 2026 season on Sept. 23. As with the Hunter Pavilion, construction will be completed in two phases, allowing a pause for performances
D128 pledges reforms after teacher grooming accusations: ‘We know that trust isn’t restored by a statement’ (opens the original)
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Vernon Hills-based Community High School District 128 is pledging reforms following bitter public backlash over its handling of a now-retired teacher who was accused in a lawsuit of grooming a student who has Down syndrome. The teacher, Parker Rohde, retired from his job in 2025. Police have never charged him for the grooming allegations made in the now-settled lawsuit. Rohde’s lawyer Sean Hennessy sent a statement defending Rohde’s professional career in response to requests for comment. Attemp
Man dies after being pulled from lake at Illinois Beach State Park: ‘They need lifeguards’ (opens the original)
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A man reportedly seen jumping from the rock breakwaters at Illinois Beach State Park was pulled from the water by bystanders before being pronounced dead late Sunday afternoon. According to a Lake County Sheriff’s Office statement, at about 4:35 p.m., deputies responded to the park for a report of a possible drowning. Preliminary information indicates a man had been seen jumping from the rocks for several minutes. Afterwards, witnesses saw him floating farther from shore, and bystanders brought
As Illinois debates rules for license plate readers, resistance grows in Lake County (opens the original)
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At a busy Highland Park intersection, a camera goes missing; not usually a newsworthy occurrence, but the online reaction to the disappearance of this particular type of camera — an automated license plate reader — was unique. Some cheered it on, assuming it was an act of protest against devices that have grown increasingly controversial. A few scolded the other commenters, arguing they help keep communities safe. The online scuffle reflects a growing debate across the county and country, with o
Lawsuit filed against planned Grayslake data center: ‘We have a really strong case’ (opens the original)
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Opponents of a Grayslake data center development have filed a lawsuit against the village, project developer T5 Data Centers and landowner Alter Asset Management Company, asking that a judge void previous approvals and agreements as community backlash grows. The Alter Group sold the land to T5 in 2024. Michael Alter is the head of the real estate agency and owner of the Chicago Sky professional women’s basketball team. The announcement of the long-awaited lawsuit was made Wednesday evening, duri
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