Not Published: Outside Coverage Area

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article does not meet publication standards and should not run.

Reasons for rejection:

1. Stale event: The groundbreaking ceremony occurred September 25, 2025 — eight months in the past with no news peg.

2. No current information: The article lacks any update on project status, construction progress, or recent developments as of June 13, 2026. Phase 2 construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026, but no information confirms it started, stalled, or progressed.

3. Outside coverage area: The Hook Drive extension project is located in Round Lake Beach, not Waukegan. This falls outside the publication's coverage area.

Recommendation: Do not publish. If the project has reached a newsworthy milestone in Round Lake Beach (completion, delays, cost overruns, etc.), contact Round Lake Beach officials and return with current details.