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Ultimate Guide to Ice Cream in Lake County

July 17, 2018 Melissa Haak 0
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Nothing says summer like a trip to the local ice cream place. Whether your favorite is chocolate or vanilla, soft serve or even shaved ice, we have the ultimate guide to all the best ice […]

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Little Reviews: Lighthouse Miniature Golf and Shirl’s Drive-In

August 14, 2017 Natalie Rompella 1
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Looking for a great mini-golf course this summer? Lighthouse Miniature Golf in Waukegan is great! The clean and colorful course is a blast for all ages. Let’s begin with the price: believe it or not, it was […]

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Best Milkshakes In Lake County

July 5, 2016 Holly Garvey 3
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My first job was at Baskin Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts when I was 14–so basically I am an expert at milkshakes. Perhaps it’s my penchant for all things ice cream, too, that substantiates that statement. Sometimes you […]

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