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 ›
Libertyville residents will save 44 percent on electricity under deal with new supplier, officials say
Libertyville residents will save 44 percent on electricity with the village’s switch from Commonwealth Edison to a new energy provider, First Energy Solutions of Akron, … 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 ›
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 ›
Uninsured shuttles leaving some Winchester House residents homebound
Some residents of Winchester House nursing home say they have not been able to leave the grounds since November because the nursing home’s shuttle buses … Read more ›
About 250 emerald Ash borer-infected trees to be removed
An estimated 250 trees will be removed in Libertyville due to the spreading emerald ash borer infestation, officials said. Since the green beetle population has … 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 ›
Mild winter leaves stockpile of salt, but towns get a jump-start on spring projects
The mild winter has left some Lake County towns with a stockpile of salt, but officials say they have been able to get a jump … Read more ›
