Lake Forest City Manager To Step Down Next Year

Bob Kiely, the longest-serving manager in Lake Forest history, announced he plans to retire in January 2019.

Governor Pardons School Board Member For Felony Theft In 1981

The pardoned District 60 board member and former Waukegan Township trustee is a "pillar of the community," his state senator said.

Jay Ukena Re-Elected As Lake County's Chief Judge

Fellow judges decided to grant the chief judge a second term in charge of the 19th Judicial Circuit in Lake County.

3rd Main Track 'Not Needed' In Lake Forest: Letter From Metra CEO

Metra is "not currently in a position to actively pursue major capacity expansions" of infrastructure beyond short-term needs, its CEO said.

Rep. Schneider Holds 'Congress On Your Corner' In Lake Bluff

Ask questions and get updates on what's going in on Washington from the 10th District congressman Saturday at Village Hall.

Lake Bluff Village Board Approves Short-Term Rental Pilot Program

Trustees narrowly approved Monday an amended 2-year pilot program lifting the ban on homeowners participating in AirBnB-style subletting.

Lake Forest City Attorney Resigns Over Lobbying Payments Report

It was "unacceptable" for the City Council to promote "one-sided and legally baseless assertions" against the former mayor, Filippini said.

Park Board To Discuss Lake Bluff Golf Club's Future

The Lake Bluff Park District Board will discuss a timeline for the future of the golf club at a meeting Monday.

Ex-Lake County Coroner Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanors

Prosecutors agreed to drop felony charges related to Dr. Thomas Rudd's nominating petitions for the 2016 primaries in exchange for the plea.

Early Voting Begins For March Primary Election

15 early voting sites will open Monday in Lake County.

Lake Forest Amtrak Lobbying Report Recommends Discipline

The special counsel's report into $192,000 in payments to D.C.-based lobbyists suggests "appropriate" action for city officials involved.

Public Input Needed To Define Lake Bluff Golf Club's Future

The Lake Bluff Park District wants community comment before deciding what to do with the Lake Bluff Golf Club.

League Of Women Voters Hosts Candidate's Debate

Republicans running in the 10th District and Democratic candidates for Lake County Clerk will be on hand Sunday in Bannockburn.

Chase Threatens To Sue Lake Forest Over Use Permit: City Attorney

Facing a lawsuit threat, aldermen pushed back a final decision on a Chase Bank drive-thru at the former McDonald's on Waukegan Road.

Who Is Applying To Become Lake County Circuit Court Judge?

34 lawyers have applied for the court's latest opening, the 19th Judicial Circuit announced.

Gerrymandering and Its Impact on Public Policy

Stephanopoulos, Lightfoot, Drury to Speak January 24 in Lake Forest

Special Counsel To Investigate Amtrak Lobbying Payments Approved

Aldermen appointed an attorney to probe how Lake Forest paid lobbyists nearly $10,000 a month for over 18 months without Council approval.

Perjury Trial Of Former Lake County Coroner Delayed

Days before it was due to begin, Thomas Rudd's trial was pushed back until May and one of his lawyers was disqualified.

Lake Bluff Backyard Chicken, Beekeeping Pilot Programs Approved

Trustees approved a plan allowing 5 permits each for chickens and bees Monday.

Stalled Train Blocks Westleigh Road

A Union Pacific train stopped near the Westleigh Road crossing west of Route 41 blocked the gates from opening.

Vote By Mail In 2018 Lake County Primary Elections

The Lake County Clerk began accepting applications for mail-in ballots Wednesday. Here's how to register for vote-by-mail.

$192,000 Spent On Amtrak Lobbying Without Council Approval

Lake Forest aldermen met for hours in closed session to discuss "personnel matters" after Monday's finance committee meeting.

John Hughes' Widow Donates $500,000 To Deerpath Golf Course

A building on the Lake Forest course will be renamed "John and Nancy Hughes Club House" in recognition of the gift.

Lake Bluff Backyard Chicken Coop Pilot Program Heads To Board

Some trustees worry the coops will lure predators into town.

'Urine And Feces Festering' In Jail Was Inhumane: Lawsuit

After water was shut off for days last month, inmates at Lake County jail Monday filed a class action lawsuit in federal court.

League of Women Voters-Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area Holiday Event

Members and guests invited to holiday luncheon December 8 at Froggy's

Lake Forest Businessman Is Top Donor To Pro-Roy Moore PAC

Uline's CEO is the biggest backer of the group buying ads to support the embattled Alabama Republican.

'No One Was Denied Water' At Lake County Jail During Outage

Despite complaints of unsanitary conditions, county officials said there was plenty of water available during a Nov. 8-10 planned shutoff.

Sen. Julie Morrison Holding Lake Bluff Town Hall

The 29th District state senator will provide a legislative update at a Saturday morning town hall meeting.

Flooding, Sewers Topic Of Lake Forest Meeting

A storm sewer informational meeting will be held Tuesday at the Gorton Center.

Bee, Chicken Pilot Programs To Be Discussed By Board

Pilot programs for beekeeping and backyard chicken coops are on the agenda for the Lake Bluff Village Board Monday.

Lake Forest Car Wash Plan Moves Forward, With Conditions

2 years after its first proposal, a plan for a Waterway Carwash was approved over residents' objections in a marathon meeting Wednesday.

Lake Forest Amtrak Hiawatha Line Stop Would Benefit Region: Study

9 times more people would be within a half-hour drive of the station than are currently in range of Glenview's Amtrak station.

Lake County Republicans Celebrate Women Leaders

More than 50 past, present and future women Republican leaders were featured at Lake Forest event.

North Shore Water Rates Vary Widely

A new report shows neighboring towns can pay vastly different amounts on their water bills.

$2M For New Capital Projects Fund: Lake Bluff Board Of Trustees Agenda

Agenda for the Monday, Oct. 23 meeting of the Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees.

League of Women Voters - Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area Hosts "Beyond the State Budget Impasse: Impacts and Next Steps"

Hear from experts what the impacts will be from the new state budget.

Lake Forest Construction Alert: Western Avenue Closed

Road work on Western between Franklin and Laurel is set to be complete by Tuesday.

Lake Bluff Airbnb Rules Await Committee Study

The village is forming a new group to study how to handle short-term home rentals.

Tobacco 21+ Only: Lake County Becomes First In State To Raise Minimum Age

The change takes effect next year, but it only applies to unincorporated areas of the county — not in Lake Bluff or Lake Forest.