Local GOP Group Condemned Over Controversial Domestic Violence Cartoon

The Vernon Township Republican officials vowed to "improve our procedures" after facing bipartisan backlash over a political cartoon.

Illinois Cracks Down On Concealed Vapes, Bans E-Cigarettes In Disguise

Retailers could face $10,000 fines under the new Illinois law banning e-cigarettes that are likely to be mistaken for something else.

Lake County Coroner Honored For Pioneering Organ Donation Program

A partnership with Gift of Hope resulted in over 200 referrals and dozens of successful organ and tissue donations since it began last year.

Lake Forest Hires Barrington Police Chief To Lead Department Amid Move

Chief John Burke will preside over the Lake Forest Police Department as it prepares to relocate to a new headquarters in an office park.

GOP Challenger Attacks Incumbent Democrat Over 'Sweetheart Plea Deal'

Mary Cole argues lenient sentencing led to the death of 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl — State's Attorney Eric Rinehart defends policies.

Indicted Waukegan City Clerk Asks Judge To Dismiss Felony Charge

Janet Kilkelly's attorneys argue prosecutors botched the case and the official misconduct charges against her are bogus.

Lake County To Manage Procurement For Naval Station Great Lakes

A new intergovernmental agreement puts the county in charge of handling the base's sand, gravel, stone and spoil removal services for a fee.

City Council Approves Plan To Turn Office Building Into Police Station

The city is set to buy a Conway Park office building for $3.5 million and pay $24-29 million to turn it into a new Lake Forest police HQ.

Kathy Salvi Picked As New Chair Of Illinois Republican Party

Following Don Tracy's resignation, Illinois GOP officials selected a new leader ahead of next week's Republican National Convention.

Highland Park Shooting Victim's Family Sues Gunmaker Smith & Wesson

Family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and survivors allege the firearm manufacturer's negligent marketing contributed to the 2022 mass shooting.

Lake Forest Home Invasion Results In Felony Charges For Chicago Teen

Police said he and two others broke into a Deerpath Road home and restrained a woman in her 80s, falsely telling her her house was on fire.

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy Steps Down Amid Intraparty Infighting

The Springfield attorney cited internal conflicts and the direction of the state Republican Party among the reasons for his resignation.

Illinois GOP Leaders Oust Mark Shaw Over 'Trans Delegate' Scandal

Party leaders removed the vice chair after he was accused of voting improperly and challenging a rival to a fight at its convention.

Censured Over Severed Arm Post, Waukegan Alderman Alleges Harassment

Ald. Keith Turner, a candidate for Waukegan mayor, says his opponents attacks are "not only unethical but are also illegal."

In Election Do-Over, Lake Forest Voters Approve Caucus Officer Slate

The group's new president proposed amending the bylaws of the local PAC, which has ignored the results of two earlier votes of its members.

'Zombie Village': Duckworth Highlights Uninhabitable Military Housing

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth secured a commitment from the Secretary of the Navy to make improvements to Halsey Village in North Chicago.

Lake Forest Caucus To Hold Re-Vote In Response To Legal Challenge

An upcoming meeting aims to resolve a leadership dispute after the votes of Lake Forest Caucus members were twice ignored by its leadership.

Lake Bluff Buys 8 Flock License Plate Cameras For 2 Years, $54,000

The village becomes the latest suburban community to purchase Flock Safety ALPR cameras to install along its perimeters.

Lake Forest Caucus Snubs Voters Again, Ignores Result Of Public Vote

After voters at its spring meeting rejected the caucus's proposed officer slate by a vote of 132-125, party leadership installed it anyway.

City Council Rejects Appeal Against Gorton Center Terrace Replacement

Neighbors filed an appeal against the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of the planned renovations.

Indicted City Clerk To Keep Her Powers As Aldermen Reject Ordinance

The Waukegan City Council voted 5-4 against a measure diminishing the duties of City Clerk Janet Kilkelly, who faces a 15-count indictment.

Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly Charged Over Liquor, Gambling Fees

Lake County prosecutors filed a 15-count indictment alleging the 69-year-old Democrat gave thousands in credits to unqualified businesses.

Ex-Sen. Terry Link Sentenced To Probation, Set To Keep Pension

The longtime Lake County Democratic boss escaped prison for tax fraud and misappropriating campaign funds by working undercover for the FBI.

Ban On Disguised Vapes Heads To Full Illinois Senate

Sen. Julie Morrison's aim to prevent companies from "pulling the wool over the eyes of educators and guardians" by concealing e-cigarettes.

Drive-Thru Starbucks Special Use Permit Heads To City Council

Councilmembers are due to consider approval of a new drive-thru coffee shop on a long-vacant parcel at the corner of Waukegan and Everett.

After Wearing Wire On Lawmaker, Ex-Sen. Link Deserves Probation: Feds

Federal prosecutors agree with Terry Link's defense attorney: the former Lake County Democratic Party chief should avoid prison time.

City Manager's Selective Talks Spark Controversy

Lake Forest's Jason Wicha faces questions over impartiality after refusing podcast invites but speaking at League of Women Voters event.

Tio Hardiman Claims Exclusive Right To 'Violence Interrupter' Name

The founder of Violence Interrupters demands the Lake County State's Attorney's Office stop the "unauthorized use" of his nonprofit's name.

'Tremendous Win': Harassed Ex-North Chicago Cop Gets $475,000 Payout

Ramtin Sebat alleged he constantly faced Islamophobic comments from colleagues during a decade at the North Chicago Police Department.

Exploring Modern Western Society: Insights from Joanna Williams'

The Culture is Revolting Against the Woke Mob "How Woke Won" and Dan Proft's Interview on American Greatness

Seeking Truth Beyond Journalism:

Community Voices Rising: Challenging Misinformation Through Open Dialogue

Short-Staffed Lake County Jail Deemed 'Insufficient' By Sheriff

Inmates are being shuffled from Waukegan to Woodstock under a sheriff-to-sheriff agreement — not one approved by the Lake County Board.

City Council Approves $1.7 Million For Forest Park Boardwalk Rebuild

The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation is looking to raise the remaining $730,000 needed to finance the project.

Mayor Snuffs Out Vape Ban Proposed By Lake Forest High School Students

Mayor Randy Tack puff, puff, passed on local limitations to the sales of flavored e-cigarette suggested by local high school seniors.

Lake County State's Attorney Candidates File Nominating Petitions

First-term incumbent Democrat Eric Rinehart and Republican challenger Mary Cole are both unopposed in their respective primaries so far.

Voters Reject Lake Forest Caucus Bylaw Changes

Favored by caucus leadership, the so-called "Caucus Preservation Act" would have eliminated "easily manipulated" votes at annual meetings.

The Dichotomy of Civic Engagement

Reflections on the Lake Forest Caucus Vote and Its Aftermath

New Lake Forest Pumping Station Touted By Governor, Local Officials

For years, the viaduct at Route 41 and Deerpath Road viaduct was often closed when it rained due to an outdated pump station.

Veiled Intentions

Lake Forest's 'Transparency' Group Masks Political Ambitions at Gorton Gathering

In Defense of the Caucus Preservation Act:

Safeguarding 90 Years of Trust