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 ›
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
Why is The US Postal Service Losing Money and Requesting a Taxpayer-funded Bailout?
The USPS is losing money because its decisions affecting customers is driven by a bureaucratic mindset rather than sound business practices. Point in case: the … Read more ›
From the community
Village of Island Lake Upgrades Lighting Fixtures
What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint? The Village of Island Lake has just completed a significant energy reduction project in the Village … Read more ›
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 ›
Trustee alleges mayor violated Open Meetings Act
Lake Zurich Mayor Suzanne Branding has come under fire from Trustee Rich Sustich, who alleges she violated the Open Meetings Act. The complaint is the … 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 Zurich uses nonprofit’s report as it debates water issues
As Lake Zurich officials discuss water conservation, including whether to switch from a well system to tapping into Lake Michigan, they are using a draft … Read more ›
