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 ›
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 ›
From the community
Stand for Children Congratulates Joe Neal on his 31st Senate District Win
“Stand for Children congratulates Joe Neal on his 31st Senate District win in the Illinois primary. Stand was strong supporter of Neal’s campaign from the … Read more ›
