Rep. Weber files AJ Freund Act to Reform DCFS

During a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol, State Representative Tom Weber presented the AJ Freund Act to reform DCFS.

Avon Township Supervisor Faces Censure

The Avon Township Board will meet Wednesday night to discuss the censure of township supervisor Terry Wilke.

He played with Michael Jordan and drafted Grant Hill.

Now he’s a small-town mayor on a mission.

Weber Holds Meeting to Address Fox River & Chain O’Lakes Flooding

Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Illinois Office of Water Resources and the Fox Waterway Agency joined Weber.

Weber: Property Tax Relief, Corruption & DCFS Reform Top the List

By State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa – 64th District)

Lake Co. Officials Help To Count Homeless, Offer Assistance

The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count was held on Jan. 23.

Families Express Medline Plant Worries To Waukegan City Council

Families at a Waukegan City Council meeting Monday, Dec. 16 expressed their worries about ethylene oxide gas at the local Medline plant.

Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim Receives Award

The Lake County Chiefs of Police Association awarded Nerheim with the Friend of the Organization Award during a ceremony on Dec. 10.

Weber Bemoans Litany of Better Ethics Reforms Not Given a Vote

Rep. Tom Weber supported the measures that passed, but expressed concern at their weakness.

Weber Aims to Protect Taxpayers from Chicago Pension Liabilities

Weber is sponsoring legislation to protect the state from bearing the liability of Chicago and Cook County’s chronically mismanaged funds.

Woodland District 50 Celebrates Veterans Day

The district has planned activities and ceremonies in its schools to honor veterans in their families and in their communities.

Workshop on Cutting Utility Bill Costs Thursday

Rep. Sam Yingling is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board to host the event in Grayslake.

William Kelly Files Battery Complaint Against Mark Curran: Video

The conservative radio host and Republican U.S. Senate candidate filed the criminal complaint against opponent and ex-sheriff Curran.

Lake Co. Democrats Aim to Get More Candidates on Ballot

Lake County democrats interested in getting involved in the 2020 election are encouraged to attend the Nov. 18 meeting in Gurnee.

Rep. Weber Says Reform of Illinois’ Broken Ethics Laws is Urgent

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has joined a growing chorus of legislators demanding reform of Illinois’ ethics laws.

Lake Co. Forest Preserves' Projects Planned for 2020

The Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners recently approved its 2020 budget.

Lake Co. Treasurer, IL Comptroller Host Financial Workshop

The Finance 101 Workshop on Thursday, October 17, at the University Center in Grayslake.

Health Dept Announces Director of Health Informatics, Technology

Jefferson McMillan-Wilhoit has been appointed as the Director of Health Informatics and Technology for the Lake County Health Department.

Sentencing Delayed in Old Mill Creek Attempted Car Theft

Diamond Davis, 18, of Chicago, will be sentenced on Nov. 5 in Lake County Court, proescutors said.

Lake County State's Attorney Testifies On Teen Vaping Epidemic

Lake Co. State's Attorney Michael Nerheim testified on Sept. 23 in front of state lawmakers about the current teen vaping epidemic.

Lake Co. Dam Reopens, Handles Recent Floodwaters

The dam in Grandwood Park, located northeast of Grayslake, started experiencing issues in 2012. Repairs have been completed on the dam.

Probes Of E-cigarette Giant Juul Underway In Illinois, DC

A complaint filed last month by Lake County, Illinois State's Attorney's Office claiming Juul has manipulated teens via marketing ads.

Bryant, Weber Legislation Aimed at Curbing Elder Abuse Signed

House Bill 3065 makes a change to the Adult Protective Services Act.

Overdose Deaths Continue

Treatment Programs are still active during Pandemic

Rep. Weber Backed Bill Supporting County Extensions Now Law

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Tom Weber to ensure stable funding for County Cooperative Extension programs, such as 4-H, is now law.

LGBTQ Curriculum Law 'Encouraging' To Some, 'Not Right' To Others

The new Illinois law, signed Aug. 9 by Gov. Pritzker, is getting both praise and backlash among Patch readers.

Final Ethylene Oxide Air Monitoring Results Received

Health Department sends results to federal and state agencies

Grayslake Bans Marijuana Sales Until 2021

The Grayslake Village Board approved an ordinance on Tuesday to ban recreational marijuana sales for at least a year.

Weber, Local Reps to Host Property Tax Seminar

State Rep. Tom Weber, other local Reps and Lake Villa Township Assessor Jeffrey Lee to host a property tax seminar on July 23.

Rep. Weber Named to Property Tax Relief Task Force

State Rep. Tom Weber has been named to serve on the newly created Property Tax Relief Task Force.

Reps Reick & Weber to Host Free Shred Event & Food Drive

Reps Steve Reick & Tom Weber are hosting a free document shredding event and food collection drive on Saturday, July 20 at McHenry Township.

Waukegan Candlelight Vigil Planned To Protest Migrant Camps

Lights of Liberty will hold hundreds of vigils nationwide, including a vigil in Waukegan, to protest conditions in U.S. migrant camps.

Weber Offering Cell Phones for Soldiers Drop-Off

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is establishing his Fox Lake office as a drop-off location for Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Yingling Fights High Property Taxes with Property Tax Seminar

State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is holding a Warren Township Property Tax Seminar with Assessor Charlie Mullin.

Police Launch Probe Into Civil War Days 'Threats'

The Lake County Forest Preserve District recently called off the July event, which has been held at Lakewood Forest Preserve for 27 years.

Rep. Weber Backed County Extension Bill Ready for Gov's Signature

Legislation to ensure stable funding for County Cooperative Extension programs, such as 4-H, is ready for the Governor’s signature.

Bryant, Weber Bill to Curb Elder Abuse Headed to Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representatives Terri Bryant & Tom Weber aimed at curbing elder abuse is headed to the Governor.

Weber: Blank Check Not the Answer to IL Spending Problems

State Representative Tom Weber joined fellow freshman House legislators at a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol.

Lake Co. Sets New Flood Stage Record in 2018

With current rainfall trends, Lake County could be on track to break 2018's flood stage exceedance in 2019.

Rep. Weber Sponsors Taxpayer Protection Amendment

State Rep. Tom Weber joined House colleagues at a press conference to unveil House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 34.