Amid Rash Of Gun Violence, Waukegan And North Chicago Demand Same Resources As Highland Park

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart called an emergency town hall Thursday.

IL Supreme Court: Rochford Wins Dem Primary, GOP Too Close To Call

In the 2nd District, Judge Elizabeth Rochford is the Democratic nominee, and ex-Sheriff Mark Curran has a narrow lead among Republicans.

Illinois Supreme Court 2nd District Primary Election Voters Guide

Four Republicans and three Democrats are vying for a seat that could determine the future of the state's highest court for years.

Navy Boot Camp Commander Removed Due To 'Loss Of Confidence'

Capt. Jeffry Sandin was relieved of command after just 13 months in charge of Recruit Training Command Great Lakes.

Mass Resignations, 'Moral Difference' As Shields Township Sheds Staff

The township supervisor, assessor and entire assessor's office staff have resigned — two trustees and the clerk threatened to but have not.

Elizabeth Rochford: Illinois Supreme Court Candidate In 2nd District

The trial court judge and Lake Forest resident is on her 10th year on the bench.

Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer Project Groundbreaking Held In Lake Forest

The project will reduce flooding on six local roads, including Western Avenue, and benefit over 340 residential properties and businesses.

North Shore Residents Go To Greek Prime Minister's Speech To Congress

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address Congress Tuesday to commemorate last year's bicentennial of Greece.

Circa Sports To Run Sportsbook At American Place Casino In Waukegan

Casino operator Full House Resorts recently approved deals with the City of Waukegan and a sports betting company.

'Once-In-A-Generation': $30M Headed To Lake County Stormwater Projects

Fourteen infrastructure projects across Lake County will receive a combined $30 million from last year's federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Lake County Courts To Resume Pre-Pandemic Operations After More Than 2 Years

The court said it is “in the best interest of the general public, judge, and court employees” to resume pre-pandemic court operations.

$500K For Violence Interrupters, $50K To Text Victims In Lake County

The new state budget includes funding for two new programs of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.

Final Days to Help Name Sheriff's New Canines - Two Days Left

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be adding two new canines to the sheriff’s canine unit

Ex-Knollwood Chief Drops Out Of Lake County Sheriff GOP Primary

Jon Harlow, a Glencoe public safety officer and final chief of the Knollwood Fire Department, withdrew from the Republican primary field.

Waukegan Police Chief Issues Apology To 15-Year-Old Wrongly Charged, Says Department ‘Must Do Better'

Martell Williams was arrested on Feb. 16 and wrongly charged with attempted murder.

Lake Forest Billionaire Gives Darren Bailey Campaign $1 Million

The Republican candidate for governor said there is "promise of more to come" from conservative political donor Richard "Dick" Uihlein.

Proposal Automatically Notifies Victims, Witnesses Of Court Dates

Crime victims and witnesses would receive automatic text messages under a pilot program proposed by a local state senator.

$1.5M In Grants Launches Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force

Sex and labor traffickers "will be caught and brought to justice because of this task force," according to the chief county prosecutor.

'Significant Danger' From Former Libertarian Nominee: Prosecutors

Prosecutors said Kash Jackson, who is accused of threatening to kill judges in Lake County, is "exceedingly likely to abscond from justice."

Mayor To Restructure Waukegan Police Department As Chief Retires

Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor announced plans to eliminate the rank of lieutenant from the police department's organizational structure.

$12 Million Capital Grant Awarded To Waukegan Port District

Reconstruction of the port's quay wall is one of 12 recently approved infrastructure projects at public ports, state officials announced.

Probation Fees Fund Crime Victim's Services Fund In Lake County

Lake County courts have collected enough cash from monthly probation fees to offer grants to provide services to victims and their families.

NSWRD Board of Trustees Continues To Be Fiscally Responsible

The North Shore Water Reclamation District remains in excellent financial health.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Business Granted COVID-19 Relief

A total of $250 million of federal coronavirus relief has been set aside for the Pritzker administration's "Back to Business" grant program.

State Deploys Healthcare Workers To Lake County Hospitals To Help With Influx Of Patients, Staffing Shortage

More than 2,000 health care workers are arriving in Illinois to deal with record-high numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Lake County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Lake County Government: Lake County Offices Closed Monday, Jan. 17

All Lake County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day is the only federal holid ...

Lake County Government: The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Seeks Public Feedback

See the latest announcement from the Lake County Government.

Lake County Government: Arlington Heights Road Virtual Public Meeting

The Lake County Division of Transportation is hosting a virtual public information meeting on Jan. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss the pr ...

Co-Responder Program Expands To Include 6 More Lake County Towns

Gurnee, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein and Vernon Hills will staff a second Crisis Outreach and Support Team.

Full House Resorts Endorsed For Waukegan Casino By Gambling Board

The CEO of the Las Vegas-based company hopes to have a temporary version of the planned American Place casino up and running by mid-2022.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: Latest Update

The Lake County unemployment rate stayed the same, according to the newest figures.

COVID-19 Outbreak At Lake County Jail Infects 24 With Mild Cases

Of the 18 inmates and eight correctional officers to catch the virus, no one has required hospitalization, officials said.

Woman Charged With Abandoning 3 Dogs, Leaving 1 Dog Dead In Zion

She's charged with abandoning multiple dogs over the summer in the extreme heat, causing one to die and the others to be injured.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Lake County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

NSWRD Board Adopts Reduction To Late Fees

North Shore Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees Changes Late Fee Policies

Waukegan Casino Bidding Was A 'Rigged Process,' Potawatomi Claim

Former Mayor Sam Cunningham secretly directed the City Council to favor a major campaign contributor, the rejected bidder alleges.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Electric Provider?

Extreme weather has made electric reliability a challenge in the U.S. Here is how Illinois compares.

Lake County Government: Public Works Online Bill Pay Maintenance

The Lake County Public Works online bill pay will be unavailable on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 3-4 p.m. due to system maintenance. If ...

Lake County Government: Man Operating Riding Mower Critically Injured When Struck By Car

On October 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lake County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a traffic crash with injuries at Route 59 a ...