Unsuspecting inmates at the Lake County Jail were ushered into day-rooms of their housing units May 24 as canine officers and sheriff’s corrections response team … Read more ›
Government
Planners want Route 53 extension to have minimal environmental impact; funding remains uncertain
Planners envision a different kind of roadway to carry motorists north through central Lake County, with minimal impact to the wetland environment that area residents … Read more ›
From the community
Impact of Postal Consolidations on Voting by Mail
The U.S. Postal Service announced plans to go forward with a modified schedule for consolidating its network of 461 mail processing centers in phases. If … Read more ›
From the community
Health Department Observes National Prevention Week, May 20-26
National Prevention Week is a new annual health observance that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and … Read more ›
From the community
Use Caution Around Bats
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is urging Lake County residents to avoid contact with bats. So far this spring, there have been two … Read more ›
Officials warn homeowners of deed scams
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 ›
From the community
Health Department Activates West Nile Virus Hotline
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is urging residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus. West Nile virus is contracted from the bite … Read more ›
From the community
Gurnee Can Better Protect Its Citizens and Firefighters with Home Fire Sprinklers
by James M. ShannonThis month the Village of Gurnee will decide whether or not to require home fire sprinklers in new homes by adopting this … Read more ›
Gurnee school officials propose cheaper option for transporting special ed students
Officials in three Gurnee area school districts say they have come up with a cheaper and better alternative to taxi cabs for transporting special education … Read more ›
From the community
Health Department Provides Tips for Dealing with Stress in Observance of Mental Health Month in May
The phone keeps ringing, the bills are due, and your kids won’t stop fighting—life is full of stress. Unfortunately, too much stress can drain your … Read more ›
