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Lakewood, IL News & Government Updates 2026

NewsFEB 16, 2026

Charles Elmer “Charlie” Crouch (81) of Lakewood, formerly of Herrick

Charles Elmer “Charlie” Crouch (81) of Lakewood, formerly of Herrick thexradio.com

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NewsSEP 05, 2025

Melody L. Jenkins (55) of Lakewood

Melody L. Jenkins (55) of Lakewood thexradio.com

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NewsJUL 18, 2025

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, or IDNR, investigating Plano, Illinois fish die off at Lakewood Springs development

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, or IDNR, investigating Plano, Illinois fish die off at Lakewood Springs development ABC7 Chicago

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NewsMAR 13, 2023

Burglary crew from South America targets McHenry County homes overlooking golf courses, Lakewood, IL police department says

Burglary crew from South America targets McHenry County homes overlooking golf courses, Lakewood, IL police department says ABC7 Chicago

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NewsMAY 18, 2021

'American Idol' finalist Grace Kinstler returns to Illinois for hometown celebration in Crystal Lake, Lakewood

'American Idol' finalist Grace Kinstler returns to Illinois for hometown celebration in Crystal Lake, Lakewood ABC7 Chicago

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NewsJUN 14, 2017

Lakewood, Ill., votes to eliminate TIF district

Lakewood, Ill., votes to eliminate TIF district Illinois Policy

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Lakewood News & Government

Charles Elmer “Charlie” Crouch (81) of Lakewood, formerly of Herrick

Melody L. Jenkins (55) of Lakewood

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, or IDNR, investigating Plano, Illinois fish die off at Lakewood Springs development

Burglary crew from South America targets McHenry County homes overlooking golf courses, Lakewood, IL police department says

'American Idol' finalist Grace Kinstler returns to Illinois for hometown celebration in Crystal Lake, Lakewood

Lakewood, Ill., votes to eliminate TIF district

Charles Elmer “Charlie” Crouch (81) of Lakewood, formerly of Herrick

Melody L. Jenkins (55) of Lakewood

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, or IDNR, investigating Plano, Illinois fish die off at Lakewood Springs development

Burglary crew from South America targets McHenry County homes overlooking golf courses, Lakewood, IL police department says

'American Idol' finalist Grace Kinstler returns to Illinois for hometown celebration in Crystal Lake, Lakewood

Lakewood, Ill., votes to eliminate TIF district