Waukegan school officials announced they will be cutting up to $10 million from the district’s proposed budget in order to curb long-term overspending. In a letter sent to families, Waukegan Unit School District Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said district officials have worked to keep families informed about the financial outlook and the steps the district is […]
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Xonita is HUGE: Officials welcome giant teddy bear to Waukegan Municipal Beach
In a massive display of “hugeness,” the City of Waukegan welcomed the world’s largest teddy bear to their shores Saturday morning. Measuring approximately 63 feet long and weighing 8,000 pounds, Xonita will be on display for the public to view until 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday at […]
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City of Waukegan License Director arrested after home invasion that left victim injured in Waukegan
The City of Waukegan’s License Director, who once ran for mayor, has been arrested along with her two brothers for allegedly committing a home invasion that left a victim injured. Susana Figueroa, 60, of Waukegan; Juan C. Figueroa, 54; and Jose L. Figueroa, 55, of Waukegan, are each charged with one count of home invasion […]