Lake County officials are warning homeowners to be on the lookout for what some say are deed scams. Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Lake County Recorder of … Read more ›
Government
Durbin named to House-Senate panel on transportation bill
Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
Antioch mayor’s ‘fiscal fitness’ program getting village in shape
Even though they anticipate a small deficit in the coming year, Antioch officials say the village is in better shape than previous years. A $43,000 … Read more ›
State says McHenry dam flood gates, boat lock past their prime and must be replaced
The Daily Herald reports: The Stratton Lock and Dam is the lifeblood of the Chain O’ Lakes. Its gates push water south when the Chain … Read more ›
Grayslake police chief placed on paid leave after DUI charge
Grayslake Police Chief Matt McCutcheon was placed on paid administrative leave last week following charges of driving while intoxicated and carrying a firearm while intoxicated. … Read more ›
From the community
Candidate Packets Available for November 6 General Election
Courtesy petition packets for independent and new political party candidates seeking a county office in the November 6 election are available online at LakeCandidatePower.info until … Read more ›
From the community
Lake County Housing Authority Receives $17,366 from HUD for Its Comprehensive Counseling Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced it was giving $517,501 in grants to 23 organizations in Illinois with Housing Counseling … Read more ›
Lake County cleanup funds could be shifted to housing assistance
Funds for a nearly defunct program established to clean up blighted or abandoned sites to make way for economic development could be shifted to help … Read more ›
Voters pick top contenders for state’s attorney and coroner
Republican Mike Nerheim and Democrat Chris Kennedy are the winners in Tuesday’s primary in the race for the Lake County State’s attorney, while Democrat Thomas … Read more ›
New veterans drop-in center officially open
Most veteran are getting lost in a mix of bureaucracy when it comes to receiving the services and benefits they are entitled to, officials say. … Read more ›
