NSWRD Begins Sunrise Beach Revetment Project

Project will help to protect Lake Bluff's valuable asset

Remote Learning Recommended Amid Rising Lake Co. Coronavirus Rate

Schools should stick with e-learning until the spread of COVID-19 goes from "substantial" to "moderate," local public health officials said.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Election Guide: 2020 General Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the Nov. 3 election, including early and mail-in voting, grace-period registration and more.

Black Lives Matter 'Evil Entity,' Mayors 'Demonic,' Curran Says

Ex-Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, alleged Black Lives Matter is "in bed with the abortion industry."

Fake Tweet Promoted By Pritzker-Funded 'Fair Tax' Committee

The governor's "Vote Yes For Fairness" group paid for an ad campaign to promote a phony post it falsely attributed to a fellow billionaire.

Lake County State's Attorney Candidates Face Off At Online Forum

The two attorneys seeking to become Lake County's top prosecutor talked police misconduct, corporate accountability and violent crime.

Democrats Solicit Applications For Terry Link's State Senate Seat

Party leaders have until Oct. 12 to appoint a state senator to replace the admitted tax cheat and former Lake County Democratic Party chair.

Patch Candidate Q&A: Mike Nerheim, Lake County State's Attorney

Gurnee Republican Mike Nerheim shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, "defunding" police and the coronavirus pandemic.

Sen. Terry Link Resigns, Pleads Guilty To Years Of Tax Fraud

The longtime chief of the Lake County Democratic Party timed his resignation to prevent a November special election for his seat.

Indicted State Senator Again Promises To Step Down As Party Chair

Charged with tax fraud, Lake Co. Democratic Party Chair Sen. Terry Link could arrange to select his own successor if he resigns his seat.

Resign Party Chairmanship, State Senator Tells Indicted Colleague

Sen. Julie Morrison called on Sen. Terry Link to step down as chair of the Lake County Democratic Party after he was charged with tax fraud.

Zoom-Bombing Teams Cause Chaos, Confusion In Lake County Courts

Impersonating judges and defendants, mischief-makers exploited a vulnerability to disrupt proceedings in 10 courtrooms, officials said.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Split On Spliffs, Survey Suggests

Although two out of three respondents said Illinois was right to legalize marijuana, residents were evenly divided on allowing local shops.

$11 Million More In Coronavirus Relief Heads To Lake County Towns

The Lake County Board approved $10 million to reimburse municipalities and fire protection districts and $1 million in community prevention.

Lake Bluff Takes The Plunge, Set To Open Swimming Pool

The Lake Bluff Park District board committed to open the pool if residents purchase more than $75,000 worth of paid memberships.

Medline announces $10,000 gift to 'A Safe Place'

Amid Illinois’ COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order, A Safe Place has seen dramatic increase in need for domestic violence protections and services

Waukegan Denies Violating FOIA By Withholding Arrest Information

An attorney for the city says it does not have to release more information about who was arrested during an outbreak of looting.

Hundreds Of Demonstrators Rally In Lake Forest To Denounce Racism

"People refuse to discuss or acknowledge that there are problems here," attendees were told. "And this stops today."​​

Lake Forest Young People Organize Silent March For Black Lives

Organizers plan a peaceful protest and vigil Wednesday evening at Market Square.

Emergency Repairs At Forest Park Beach, Fiscal Plan Approved

Forest Park Beach is expected to be open Saturday after Lake Forest's mayor ordered it closed to the public six weeks earlier.

Half Of Property Tax Payments Deferred By 60 Days In Lake County

The Lake County Board voted to allow taxpayers to divide their property tax bills into four installments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 quarantining brings an increase in domestic violence

...increased need for protections and services

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Aldermen Approve Coronavirus Economic Relief For Small Business

The Lake Forest City Council approved a plan to offer an estimated $287,000 in grants to businesses harmed during COVID-19 pandemic.

Waukegan Mayor Makes Face Covering Mandatory To Fight Coronavirus

Wearing a face covering in public will soon be required in nearly a dozen north suburban communities.

Lake Forest Billionaires Oppose Coronavirus Shutdown Extension

Liz Uihlein, who last month said "the media is overblowing COVID-19," reportedly urged her employees to recall the governor of Wisconsin.

NSWRD Named New Executive Director

Dave Miller is the new District leader

Released Lake County Jail Detainee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The former inmate checked into a hospital with COVID-19 symptoms two days after his release from jail, according to the sheriff's office.

Lake County Set To Freeze Raises, Keep Property Tax Bill Schedule

Property tax bills would go out as scheduled, while planned raises for elected officials would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lake Forest Mayor Plans Coronavirus Economic Relief For Business

City staff will "incrementally increase" operations next week to prepare for the eventual end of the COVID-19 crisis, the mayor said.

Mayor Orders Forest Park Beach Closed During Coronavirus Pandemic

Lake Forest Mayor George Pandaleon said he was forced to make the "unpleasant" decision for the safety of the community.

Lake Forest Mayor Declares State Of Emergency Due To Coronavirus

Nearly one month after the governor's disaster declaration, Mayor George Pandaleon declared a local state of emergency.

Hundreds Of Lake Foresters Likely Have Coronavirus, Mayor Warns

"Frankly, I expected better from Lake Foresters," Mayor George Pandaleon said, urging residents to take the stay-at-home order seriously.

Important Message from the North Shore Water Reclamation District

Please do not flush paper products other than toilet paper

Gyms Ordered Closed As Lake Bluff Declares Coronavirus Emergency

"I am certainly not thrilled about having to do this declaration," Village President Kathy O'Hara said. "But I am closing them all."

NSWRD Recognizes Accomplishments of Brian Dorn

Dorn lauded for his work at the North Shore Water Reclamation District

Lake Forest Suspends Non-Emergency Operations Due To Coronavirus

"We feel that these extreme but precautionary measures are in the best interest of our staff and residents,” Mayor George Pandaleon said.

Lake County Polling Sites Relocated Due To Coronavirus Concern

Update: The Lake County Clerk's Office announced Election Day polling place changes on Monday morning.

Des Plaines River Watershed Workgroup Recognizes Brian Dorn

Dorn Awarded Special Plaque for his Outstanding Work

Former Lake Forest City Manager Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge

Bob Kiely admitted to attempted official misconduct, a misdemeanor, in a plea bargain that allows him to keep his $200,000-a-year pension.