Broadband Speed In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area: See Local Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Smattering Of Anti-Mask, Anti-Vax Protestors Gather At LFHS

Demonstrators opposed to masks and vaccinations gathered at Lake Forest High School for more than an hour Friday, according to a report.

Lake County Board Looks To Appoint Newly Formed Ethics Commission

Applications are open for those interested in being one of the first ethics commissioners in Lake County.

Naval Station Great Lakes Conducts Disaster Response Exercise

Residents may notice additional emergency vehicles, sirens or traffic in the area, Navy officials said.

'Jews Are Jews' Ald. Ed Burke Quote Is Relevant To Charges: Feds

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday filed a response to 17 pretrial motions from Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, a top aide and a Lake Forest developer.

After Pardon By Trump, Casey Urlacher Wins Reelection As Write-In

Election results show the incumbent Mettawa mayor earned 157 write-in votes, enough to defeat an ex-mayor's challenge.

'Dogfight': Ex-Coroner's Canine Retirement, Spending Scrutinized

The former Lake County coroner gave away a county dog and spent outside of normal procurement policies after losing re-election.

Alleged ISIS Conspiracy Sends 2nd Suburban Man To Federal Prison

Lake County resident Edward Schimenti was convicted of conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist group.

Election Results: Regis Charlot Leads LB Village President Race

Candidates backed by the Lake Forest Caucus held leads of over 330 votes over rival school board slates, according to unofficial results.

Lake Forest Election 2021: Candidates For School, Village Boards

Voters will select new board members in Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Bluff.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

McKinley Road Condominium Proposal Returns To Plan Commission

Plans to build condominiums on the site of the former Masonic Lodge on East Westminster Avenue have been revised.

NSWRD Completes Revetment Project at Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff is ready for guests

'Now We Must Implement This': Lawmakers Tout Passage Of HB 3653

Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended the "monumental" criminal justice reform bill at a news conference with legislators Wednesday in Waukegan.

Drive-Thru, Office Building Campus Approved At Long-Vacant Corner

The Lake Forest City Council approved a plan for a three-story office building and drive-thru at the corner of Everett and Waukegan roads.

Construction Kicks Off At College Of Lake County Waukegan Campus

Most of the cost of building the new student services and adult education building comes from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

Lake County Court Employees Join AFSCME After 'Intense' Campaign

A total of 164 probation, detention and counseling employees are new members of the nation's largest public sector union, organizers said.

End Of Cash Bail Praised By Lake County's Top Prosecutor

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said the signing of House Bill 3653 makes Illinois' court system fairer and residents safer.

Jury Trials Returning To Lake County For 1st Time Since COVID-19

The county will hold the state's first-ever remote jury trial in a civil case next week, with in-person jury duty set to resume next month.

Dozens Of Students At Lake Forest College In Quarantine After Outbreak Of Cases At The School

12 students who tested positive for COVID-19 are in isolation following an outbreak, plus more who came in contact with them.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Shift Back To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois

The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.

Trump Pardons Illinois Mayor Casey Urlacher In Gambling Case

Accused in an illegal gambling conspiracy, the brother of the former Chicago Bears linebacker was one of 73 people granted full pardons.

Lake County Board Reconsiders Regulating Recreational Marijuana

The one-year moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses in unincorporated Lake County is set to expire Feb. 10.

Disabled Veteran Sues Over Injuries From Speed Bump Bike Crash

Federal officials were negligent when they failed to provide warning about a new speed bump, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

Local Candidates Kick Off Campaigns In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Who is running for school board, village board and City Council in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff?

NSWRD Board of Trustees Names Officers

At the December meeting of the North Shore Water Reclamation District, the Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting.

Newly Elected Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek Takes Office

The nurse anesthesiologist and captain in the U.S. Army Reserve was sworn in Tuesday to succeed Howard Cooper as Lake County coroner.

Eric Rinehart Sworn In As New Lake County State's Attorney

The Highwood Democrat and longtime criminal defense attorney took over the prosecutor's office Tuesday.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg Appointed to Illinois Board

Recently appointed as a Board Member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Lake Forest Native Sydney Barber Makes History At Naval Academy

The Lake Forest High School grad is the first Black woman ever named brigade commander at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Election Results: Lake County Board, Coroner, State's Attorney

Incumbent Democrats have leads in countywide races, while a pair of contests involving incumbent Republicans are too close to call.

How Is Voting Going In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Tell Us

Share your voting experience in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff with Patch on Election Day.

Voting In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

See Election Shenanigans In Lake County? Tell Lake Forest Patch

Electionland tip lines are collecting information about any problems preventing people from voting in Lake County.

Black Couple Shot: Lawsuits Filed, Officers Identified

Tafara Williams and the mother of Marcellis Stinnette are suing the city of Waukegan and the two officers involved in the fatal encounter.

New Restrictions Start Saturday In Lake Forest: What To Know

State public health officials imposed new restrictions on Region 9 due to surge in coronavirus positivity. Here's what that means for you.

Woman Shot By Officer Says Waukegan Police Let Her Boyfriend Die

Police shooting survivor Tafara Williams, 20, said she "lost the love of my life" when police fatally shot 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.

North Shore Water Reclamation District Honored by NACWA

NSWRD recognized with 3 prestigious awards

FBI Investigating Fatal Waukegan Police Shooting, Officer Fired

The Justice Department will review the circumstances that left Marcellis Stinnette dead and seriously wounded Tafara Williams.

Rummel Vs. Parekh: Lake County Board District 12 Election Preview

The ex-Lake Forest mayor is being challenged by a West Deerfield Township trustee for a seat on the Lake County Board.