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The Record Bee would like to acknowledge the runners up as part of the recent Hometown Hero's competition, beginning with David Correa also known as "David the Taco Guy." Nominated for his constant help feeding and fundraising in the community, Correa shared his personal history and why he cares for his neighbors like he does.
The Lake County Record Bee would like to congratulate this year’s Hometown Hero Nicole Gentry. Nicole Gentry is the co-owner of Grilligan’s Island in Lucerne, a restaurant specializing in grilled cheese, soup and cheeseburgers that she runs with her husband Nick Gentry. Nicole Gentry was nominated by Lucerne resident Lucy Llewellyn Byard for her outstanding community support and continued dedication to feeding the less fortunate in our county.
On Dec. 10, 2021, tornadoes blew away homes in Defiance and collapsed an Amazon warehouse Edwardsville, killing seven.
Company representatives say the 1.1 million-square-foot facility had one safe area. OSHA is opening an investigation. Pritzker says the state will look into codes.
A wall about the length of a football field collapsed, as did the roof above it after the severe storm hit Friday night.