New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed new laws Thursday "to protect the health of Illinois youth."
The Green Series: 20% Local Food by 2020 will be held on Aug. 21 at the Grayslake Area Public Library.
A battle of the bands fund-raising event will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 17.
To mark National Health Center Week, Rep. Brad Schneider will visit the Lake County Health Department's North Chicago Health Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
The park has a new playground, picnic shelter, baggo courts and more following a renovation project.
Lake County banned video gaming in unincorporated portions of the county four years ago, according to the Daily Herald.
Who knows where the Illinois governor will stop when it comes to freezing salaries?
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
The Lakewood Village complex at 125 Glen St. will get a makeover.
The county feels the new law is unconstitutional and seeks an injunction to stop the creation of elections commission that would take authority away from Lake County Clerk Willard Helander.
Those eligible for federal assistance from the April and May floods now have until Aug. 8 to apply.
Lake County taxpayers will receive their assessment notice this month or in August.
Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.
A pension loophole could prove costly to Grayslake taxpayers if a ruling that entitles former Sgt. Conrad Gutraj to collect a controversial pension increase stands.
"This is going to be the biggest thing we can do for this town, with the possible exception of 53. I am in favor," said Trustee Bruce Bassett.
Buffalo Grove resident David Stolman, a longtime member of the Lake County Board, plans to run for Lake County treasurer in 2014. Former Highland Park mayor Mike Belsky said he may seek the Democratic nod for the race.
In its audit, the Illinois Policy Institute looked at access to contact information online as well as public meetings, public records and more.
Former Congressman gets quick start in what promises to be expensive race.
Find out if local legislators were among those in the House and Senate to vote to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of concealed carry regulations.
Officials believe that only Grayslake and Park Ridge are the only suburbs with this type of street sign, according to the Daily Herald.
Funding has been approved for a Corridor Land Use and Transportation Plan.
Residents and local small businesses may qualify for low-interest loans.
Robert Skidmore, who was first elected Lake County Treasurer in 1998, has announced he will not seek re-election in 2014.
"This is the law of the land," declared Gov. Pat Quinn, immediately after signing legislation that will allow some 17-year-olds to vote in Illinois primary elections.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
Republicans attack Schneider, Schakowsky and Duckworth for failure to support their plan. Democrats claim GOP bill will place too much burden on students.
Do you agree with today's ruling that supports the legality of same-sex marriage?
Abby Goldberg, 13, has joined the campaign to ban plastic bags in Chicago, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Trustees also approved the establishment a business district for the Cornerstone Development.
The Belcher brothers are proposing a $4.3 million indoor sports dome near the College of Lake County. Patch wants to know how Grayslake residents feel.
Share your questions, concerns and ideas with State Rep. Sam Yingling at Something's Brewing on June 18.
Deerfield Democrat works with Democrats and Republicans to push Iran sanctions, Israeli security.
North Shore Congressman puts focus on small business and foreign relations.
This is an opportunity to find out what is happening around town and to voice your concerns and opinions.
Senate Bill 1764 would allow hired drivers to be charged with a felony if they are found to be under the influence of alcohol while transporting passengers.
In Illinois, the racial disparity is the fourth largest in the country, according to a report the American Civil Liberties Union released Tuesday.