Lake Co. Corrections Sergaent Promoted

Lake Co. Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Charles Crockett has been promoted to deputy chief..

Politician Hosts Free Electronics Recycling Event on Earth Day

The event will be held on April 22 in Round Lake Beach.

23-Year-Old Unseats D127 School Board President

Jonathan Reinoso unseated former board president Edwin Brown during the April 2 elections.

Weber Backed Bill Ensures Stability of County Extension Programs

House Bill 2264 clarifies language in state statute to ensure funds intended to support extension programs cannot be withheld by the state.

Bryant, Weber Bill Aimed at Curbing Elder Abuse Passes

Legislation sponsored by State Representatives Terri Bryant & Tom Weber aimed at curbing elder abuse unanimously passes Illinois House.

Weber Sponsored Bill to Remove Delinquent County Chair Passes

House Bill 3593 would create a removal and replacement process for the chair of a county board.

Rep. Weber Passes First Bill, Benefits Local Taxpayers

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) unanimously passes his first piece of legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives.

Weber Advances Local Consolidation Bill to Benefit Taxpayers

House Bill 3369 allows the Village of Lindenhurst to consolidate the Lindenhurst Sanitary District into the village.

Grayslake Garbage, Recycling Exchange Happening This Month

Mark your calendar: the exchange will happen on the week of March 25.

Martini Named to State Flood Control Commission at Weber's Urging

Lake County Board Member Judy Martini named to the State Flood Control Commission by recommendation of State Rep. Tom Weber.

Rep. Weber Bills Seek to Increase School Referendum Transparency

Rep. Weber has filed two pieces of legislation in the IL House to improve the transparency and participation of school district referenda.

Disputed KKK Chapter, Village Of Gurnee Removed From 'Hate Map'

The SPLC said it found more active hate groups than ever, but it no longer believes a Ku Klux Klan branch is based in Lake County.

Rep. Weber Concerned by Pritzker Budget Proposal

Today, Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal before a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly.

Weber Concerned SB 1 Will Drive More Jobs Out of Illinois

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is concerned Senate Bill 1 will drive more jobs out of Illinois.

ComEd Grant to Fund Village Hall Lights

The $25,000 grant will cover the cost for LED lights at the Grayslake Village Hall

Rep. Weber Tapped for Key House Committees

Rep. Tom Weber has been tapped by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for several key committee assignments in the Illinois House.

2 Lake Co. Candidates Booted From Ballot

The Lake County Electoral Board voted to remove the candidates from the ballot during a hearing this past week.

Retired Teacher Sworn In As Lake County Clerk

Robin M. O'Connor was sworn in as Lake County Clerk by Chief Judge Ukena.

Lake County Clerk To Offer Poll Watcher Training, Credentials

The credentials are available for qualified political organizations who are planning to observe the Nov. 6 election.

CLC Trustee Nominating Petitions Now Available

Candidates for the positions will be placed on the ballot for the April 2, 2019 election.

Lake Co. Voters Can Now Preview Ballots Online For Nov. Election

Election Day is Nov. 6. Do you know who you will be voting for?

Governor Ignores Lake County Taxpayers and Local Concerns

Governor Ignores Lake County Taxpayers and Local Concerns, Maintains Property Tax Status Quo

Gelatin Park Road, Bike Path Open

Village officials were on hand at the opening of the road, bike path and parking lot over the weekend. Gelatin Park will open in Nov.

Yingling Makes Second Attempt at Meeting

Yingling Makes Second Attempt at Meeting Request, Urges Governor Rauner to Sign SB2544

Yingling Sends Governor Petitions Urging Him to Sign Bill

Yingling Sends Governor Petitions Urging Him to Sign Bill to Increase Government Accountability

Lake County Board Votes Against Constituents

LAKE COUNTY BOARD VOTES AGAINST CONSTITUENTS, TURNS TAXPAYER BACKED MEASURE INTO POLITICAL CIRCUS

New Associate Judge Selected For 19th Judicial Circuit

Reginald C. Mathews of Lindenhurst has been selected as the new associate judge.

Jury Duty Scam Reported In Lake County

Chief Judge Jay W. Ukena is urging Lake Co. residents to take steps to avoid being scammed.

Yingling Encourages Residents to Sign Petition

Yingling Encourages Residents to Sign Petition, Urge Governor to Sign Measure Increasing Accountability in Assessor’s Office

Yingling Reminds Residents of Annual Document Shredding Event

Yingling Reminds Residents of Annual Document Shredding Event

Libertarian Candidate Currently In Contempt Of Court Spotlighted

The unemployed gubernatorial candidate has been ordered to pay more than $12,000 in child support.

Yingling Advances Measures to Cut Taxes, Consolidate Government

Yingling Advances Measures to Cut Taxes, Consolidate Government and Backs Balanced Budget During Legislative Session

Yingling Bill to Increase Accountability Passes

Bi-Partisan Yingling Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability for Lake County Assessor Passes House

Yingling Lake County Assessor Accountable Bill Advances

Yingling Bill to Lake County Assessor Accountable at the Ballot Box Advances

Yingling builds support on assessor accountability bill

Yingling Gets Local Support on Legislation to Bring Accountability to Lake County Property Tax System

Yingling Announces Annual Document Shredding, Drug Take Back

Yingling Announces Annual Document Shredding, Drug Take Back Event in Grayslake

Yingling Announces June Coffee Event

Constituent meet-up event on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Somethings Brewing located at 1126 E. Washington St.

Yingling Continues to Lead Charge toward Property Tax Relief

Pictured: State Rep. Sam Yingling and Avon Township Assessor Chris Ditton testify during a subject matter hearing on Yingling’s HB5775

Yingling Legislation to Provide Income Tax Relief Passes

Yingling Legislation to Provide Income Tax Relief in Response to Federal Tax Plan Capping Property Tax Deductions Passes State House

Yingling Continues Push for Less Government Pro-taxpayer Policies

The measure would help taxpayers by giving township residents the power to put a referendum on the ballot...