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Harold’s Chicken Responds to Questions Over Waukegan Location’s Authorization Status

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from the owners of the upcoming Harold’s Chicken location in Waukegan, who dispute earlier claims regarding the restaurant’s authorization status and state that the matter is currently under legal review. WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The owners of the upcoming Harold’s Chicken location in Waukegan are pushing back against recent social media claims questioning whether the restaurant is an authorized Harold’s Chicken Shack franchise. In a statement provided to the public, […]

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Keri Hilson, Dawn Richard, Daya Headline Northalsted Market Days 2026 This Weekend in Chicago

CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s largest summer festivals returns this weekend as Northalsted Market Days 2026 takes over the city’s Northalsted neighborhood from Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing three days of live music, entertainment, food, and community celebration. This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of nationally recognized artists headlining each day of the event. R&B singer-songwriter Keri Hilson headlines the opening night on Friday, joined by television personality and performer Frankie Grande and singer-songwriter Aura Mayari, […]

August 4, 2026 4

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North Chicago Moves Forward with Sheridan Crossing Redevelopment, Seeks Development Team

Source: City of North Chicago/ Steve Sadin NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — The City of North Chicago has officially launched the next chapter in the long-awaited redevelopment of the Sheridan Crossing opportunity site by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a lead developer or development team for the project. The RFQ invites experienced developers to showcase their qualifications, vision, and expertise for transforming the approximately 34-acre property into a vibrant mixed-use destination that could reshape one of the city’s […]

August 4, 2026 3

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Harold’s Chicken Family Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Locations, Including Zion and Milwaukee

The family behind the original Harold’s Chicken Shack is urging customers to use caution after issuing a public statement claiming that several restaurants operating under the Harold’s name are not authorized or affiliated with Harold’s Chicken Corp. In a letter addressed to supporters, the family thanked customers for their continued support following the recent passing of their mother before addressing what they described as “a serious issue that threatens our family’s legacy.” According to the statement, there has been a […]

August 4, 2026 17

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34 Employees Laid Off After Staffing Agency Ends Contracts With Vista Medical Center East Over Alleged Nonpayment

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — More than 30 employees have been laid off after a staffing agency ended its contracts with Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, citing the hospital’s alleged failure to pay for services provided. Precision Practice Management (PPM) initially suspended nearly all of its services at Vista Medical Center East, located at 1324 N. Sheridan Road, in late June, with the exception of emergency room registration services. The company also suspended services at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite […]

August 3, 2026 2

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Two Romanian Nationals Sentenced in Lake County Fake Gold Jewelry Scam That Defrauded Victim of More Than $15,000

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in connection with a counterfeit gold jewelry scheme that defrauded a Lake County resident of more than $15,000 and ended with an attempted escape from police during an undercover operation. According to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and court records, Florin Ghiocel, 21, of Spring Hill, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by deception over $10,000, while Alexandru Trandafir, 20, of Waukegan, […]

August 3, 2026 6

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Waukegan Man Charged After Daylight Shooting Outside Grand Avenue Market

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A 74-year-old Waukegan man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he shot another man outside a neighborhood market in broad daylight, leaving the victim with serious injuries. According to the Waukegan Police Department and court proceedings, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 20, 2025, at Waukegan Market, located at 624 Grand Avenue. When officers arrived, they found an adult male lying in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot […]

August 3, 2026 5

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Child Hospitalized Following Near-Drowning at Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee

File Photo – Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor Chicago A child is recovering after a near-drowning incident at Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee over the weekend. According to the Gurnee Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 4:35 p.m. Sunday to Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor, 1 Great America Parkway, for a reported drowning. When firefighters arrived, the juvenile victim had already been removed from the water. Gurnee Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Gramer […]

August 3, 2026 6

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MISSING PERSON: Community Asked to Help Locate Missing Round Lake Woman, Laura Rodriguez

Source: Triple C’s Update (Aug. 3): The search for Laura Rodriguez has come to a heartbreaking end. According to a resources who assisted in sharing the missing person alert, Laura was found unresponsive and has passed away. The family has since shared the news privately with loved ones. At this time, no additional information regarding the circumstances of her death has been released publicly. Pulse Radio 96.1 extends its deepest condolences to Laura’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this […]

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