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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
From the community
Sente to Hear Citizens’ Thoughts at Advisory Panel, Small Business Meeting
LICOLNSHIRE, IL – State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) will host a citizens' advisory panel and a small business advocacy meeting next week, in order … Read more ›
From the community
Vernon Area Library Board welcomes new trustee
The Vernon Area Library Board is pleased to welcome new trustee Ed Acuna, who was selected to fill a vacant seat on the board created … 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 ›
From the community
Lake County Results Virtually Live on Election Night
Precinct voting sites will transmit election tallies for March 20 General Primary virtually live to LakeCountyClerk.info after polls close at 7 p.m. on election night. … Read more ›
