UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills, which announced they were closing due to low sales after being the victim of a hate crime, now says they will remain open after raising over $30,000. The business said in a statement earlier this month that it would close its doors on March 31. Corinna […]
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UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills announces closure of business, citing ‘horrific attacks’ since hate crime
UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills says they will be permanently closing due to “misinformation and harassment” since July when they were the victim of a hate crime over a scheduled drag show. The business said in a statement that it will close its doors on March 31. Corinna Sac, the founder […]
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Protesters, counter-protesters gather at UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills
Protesters and counter-protesters have gathered in recent days at UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills ahead of another planned family-friendly drag show event. The business said on social media that protesters gathered Friday and Saturday. Counter-protesters also stood outside the business on Saturday to show their support. Lake in the Hills police […]
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Illinois State Police say they are in contact with organizers of several convoys traveling through Illinois
The Illinois State Police said they are in contact with organizers of several convoys traveling through Illinois and are urging motorists to be aware of increased traffic due to the convoys. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said in a statement Monday they are reminding the public that several convoys are traversing the United States and […]
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State police warn of vehicle convoy that will possibly begin in Lake County and travel through Illinois
The Illinois State Police are warning participants of a vehicle convoy protest, which is expected to begin in Gurnee and travel through Illinois this week, not to endanger the safety of the public. The state police said they have become aware of a planned event along several interstate corridors scheduled from February 26 to March […]
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Highland Park proof of COVID vaccination order expires after city council decides not to renew it
Private businesses in Highland Park are no longer required to check patrons’ proof of COVID-19 vaccination after the city council decided not to extend the order. The City of Highland Park issued a statement Friday saying Mayor Nancy Rotering and the city council members determined that the city would not extend the emergency declaration. The […]
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4 schools in Mundelein switch to remote learning due to planned protests over masks
All four schools in Fremont District 79 in Mundelein are switching to remote learning until further notice due to planned protests over the district’s mask requirement. Fremont School District 79 said in a letter to parents on Sunday that they received multiple reports of protests and demonstrations that are planned to take place on Monday. […]
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Stevenson High School says protest against masks led to some students being ‘verbally assaulted’ by protesters
A walkout and protest involving dozens of parents and students at Stevenson High School against the school’s mask mandate led to some students being “verbally assaulted,” school officials said. The protest began around 8:30 a.m. Friday and involved at least 40 parents and 50 students protesting on campus at Route 22 and Stevenson Drive in […]
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City council expected to drop proof of COVID-19 vaccination order for businesses in Highland Park
The city council in Highland Park is expected to not extend their order that requires patrons of private businesses in Highland Park to show proof of vaccination. The City of Highland Park issued a statement Friday saying Mayor Nancy Rotering and the city council members have determined that the city will not extend the current […]