Former Lake Forest Caucus Leader: 'Vote No' On Proposed Bylaw Changes

A former ward chair of the Lake Forest Caucus urges voters to reject amendments to the party bylaws at Tuesday's annual meeting.

New Commander Takes Over At Naval Station Great Lakes

Capt. Steve Yargosz took over the helm of the largest military installation in Illinois from Capt. Jason Williamson on Tuesday.

Put Your Money Where Your Vote Is, Julie Morrison

An Examination of Legislative Accountability Amid Chicago’s Homeless Migrant Crisis

Prue Beidler's Calls for Unity vs. Her Partisan Donations:

A Look into the Contrast

Unanswered Questions: Beidler's Missed Opportunity

An Open Invitation to Public Figures for Genuine Dialogue Declined

The major issue we are facing with the Central Business District:

It is more profitable for a Landlord to not have a tenant, than to have one.

The beauty of change and continuous development in Lake Forest IL

Don't let your political beliefs hold back change which can benefit all of Lake Forest Illinois

Lake Bluff Landowners To Start Paying New Stormwater Utility Fee

Starting July 1, property owners will have the fee tacked onto water bills. Staff said it will cost the typical homeowner about $20 a month.

Mayor Appoints Son Of Former Mayor To Lake Forest City Council

Retired Lake County Judge Joe Waldeck is set to fill the vacancy left by the abrupt resignation of Terry Mieling as a 1st Ward alderman.

Convicted Ex-State Senator, Democrat Chair Admits Wearing Wire For FBI

For years, tax cheat and former Lake County Democratic Party chair Terry Link had denied cooperating with a federal bribery investigation.

Lake Forest Alderman Resigns After Attending A Single Meeting

Terry Mieling ran unopposed, endorsed by the Lake Forest Caucus. Police are reportedly probing an incident involving him at a Starbucks.

Doxing Ban Passed Unanimously By Illinois Lawmakers

The Civil Liability for Doxing Act allows residents to sue people who post personal information about them online with the intent to harass.

New Lake Forest Mayor, City Council Members Sworn Into Office

The Lake Forest City Council honored outgoing Mayor George Pandaleon and a pair of aldermen before welcoming newly elected Mayor Randy Tack.

Lake County Accuses Insulin Manufacturers Of Price-Fixing Conspiracy

The suit alleges pharmacy benefit managers and drugmakers violated RICO laws and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act.

Lake Forest Mayoral Election Results: Tack Leads Beidler, Hamann

The Lake Forest Caucus-backed candidate led his nearest independent challenger by more than 1,000 votes, according to unofficial results.

Lake Forest Mayor Election: Randy Tack v. Prue Beidler v. Paul Hamann

Three candidates are squaring off in Lake Forest's first contested mayoral race in years.

Beidler Campaign Files Complaint Against Lake Forest Caucus Over Tack

Caucus officials say the rival campaign's Illinois State Board of Elections complaint is "misguided" and reflects a misreading of state law.

What You Should Know About Randy Tack: Letter

Laura Friedrich says her boss, Randy Tack, is a dedicated Lake Forest volunteer and surgeon.

Serial Scam Artist Ricky Dugo Sentenced To 8 Years In Plea Deal

Accused of stealing nearly $1 million from four victims, Ricky Dugo pleaded guilty Friday to resolve all remaining charges against him.

What You Need To Know About Randy Tack, The Current Election: Letter

Jamie Moorhead: Beyond yard signs and YouTube ads, every voter should know the facts and substance driving this year’s mayoral election.

What Is Truly At Stake In April 4 Lake Forest Election: Letter

"Sadly, our community has become engulfed in the toxic vitriol that is consuming our nation," John Trkla writes.

Former LF Mayor Mike Rummel: Our Way Of Life, The Caucus Will Survive

"Whichever way the final votes tally," says the ex-Lake Forest mayor, "please rest assured life as we know it in Lake Forest will not end."

Prue Beidler: Lake Forest Mayor Candidate Profile

Prue Beidler says she is known for "listening and working directly with residents when they face important issues."

Paul Hamann: Lake Forest Mayor Candidate Profile

The retired commodities broker is focused on the city's underfunded pension liability and ensuring trees that get cut down are replaced.

Lake Forest Caucus Leader: Why I Can No Longer Support Randy Tack

"Viewpoints of Caucus committee members and friends who happen to be lawyers do not rise to the level of legal advice": Ward 2 Caucus Chair

Randy Tack: Lake Forest Mayor Candidate Profile

Dr. Sanford "Randy" Tack pledges to be honest, ethical and "absolutely non-partisan" if elected as mayor.

Lake Forest Mayoral Candidate Forum Moved To Gorton Community Center

The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area is hosting the forum on March 15. All three candidates have been invited.

Lake Forest League Of Women Voters To Host 2023 Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area scheduled a pair of candidate forums ahead of the April 4 municipal elections.

Lake Forest Caucus Rakes In The Cash Ahead Of Contested Mayor's Race

The Lake Forest Caucus PAC has raised nearly $78,000 since it rejected the vote of its members at its annual meeting in November.

SAFE-T Act Violates Victims' Rights, Separation Of Powers, Judge Says

The act abolishing cash bond in Illinois is an unconstitutional attempt to amend the state constitution, a Kankakee County judge ruled.

North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustees Tap Board Officers

Two trustees on the five-member NSWRD board faced challengers in last month's election.

Ex-Alderman Challenges Rejected Caucus Candidate For Lake Forest Mayor

The Lake Forest Caucus slated a mayoral candidate who was rejected by caucus members in a vote that officials now claim was "non-binding."

Illinois Supreme Court Elections: Democrats Seek To Keep Majority

Voters in 12 northern Illinois counties picked a pair new Illinois Supreme Court justices in two rare open seat elections.

Convicted Cop-Killer's Release Is Subject Of Pritzker, Super PAC Ads

J.B. Pritzker's campaign said a People Who Play By The Rules PAC TV ad blaming him for a Prisoner Review Board ruling is "100% false."

Lake County State's Attorney Responds To SAFE-T Act 'Disinformation'

Eric Rinehart, one of two county prosecutors publicly backing the bill, said "violent offenders" may still be held while awaiting trial.

2 Suburban Races To Decide Balance Of Power On Illinois Supreme Court

With contested races for 2 rare open seats, voters in a dozen northern Illinois counties will shape the future of the state's highest court.

Lake Forest Billionaire Has Spent Over $50 Million To Oust JB Pritzker

Uline CEO Dick Uihlein gave $42 million to the People Who Play By The Rules PAC and $10 million to Republican candidate Darren Bailey.

Lake County Accepting American Rescue Plan Act Project Requests

The county is seeking to accept and evaluate strategic investments from community partners that will benefit residents for years to come.

Pritzker's Lawyer Threatens Lawsuits If TV Stations Do Not Pull PAC Ad

Citing a Patch article, the governor's attorney alleged the advertisement by the People Who Play By The Rules PAC is "false and defamatory."

Controversial 'Lakeview Scream' Political Ad Pulled Off Airwaves

A conservative PAC funded by a Lake Forest billionaire and run by a Florida radio host produced an ad showing a daylight robbery in Chicago.