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.
The two attorneys seeking to become Lake County's top prosecutor talked police misconduct, corporate accountability and violent crime.
Party leaders have until Oct. 12 to appoint a state senator to replace the admitted tax cheat and former Lake County Democratic Party chair.
Gurnee Republican Mike Nerheim shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, "defunding" police and the coronavirus pandemic.
The longtime chief of the Lake County Democratic Party timed his resignation to prevent a November special election for his seat.
Charged with tax fraud, Lake Co. Democratic Party Chair Sen. Terry Link could arrange to select his own successor if he resigns his seat.
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.
Impersonating judges and defendants, mischief-makers exploited a vulnerability to disrupt proceedings in 10 courtrooms, officials said.
Although two out of three respondents said Illinois was right to legalize marijuana, residents were evenly divided on allowing local shops.
The Lake County Board approved $10 million to reimburse municipalities and fire protection districts and $1 million in community prevention.
The Lake Bluff Park District board committed to open the pool if residents purchase more than $75,000 worth of paid memberships.
Amid Illinois’ COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order, A Safe Place has seen dramatic increase in need for domestic violence protections and services
An attorney for the city says it does not have to release more information about who was arrested during an outbreak of looting.
"People refuse to discuss or acknowledge that there are problems here," attendees were told. "And this stops today."
Organizers plan a peaceful protest and vigil Wednesday evening at Market Square.
Forest Park Beach is expected to be open Saturday after Lake Forest's mayor ordered it closed to the public six weeks earlier.
The Lake County Board voted to allow taxpayers to divide their property tax bills into four installments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis
The Lake Forest City Council approved a plan to offer an estimated $287,000 in grants to businesses harmed during COVID-19 pandemic.
Wearing a face covering in public will soon be required in nearly a dozen north suburban communities.
Liz Uihlein, who last month said "the media is overblowing COVID-19," reportedly urged her employees to recall the governor of Wisconsin.
Dave Miller is the new District leader
The former inmate checked into a hospital with COVID-19 symptoms two days after his release from jail, according to the sheriff's office.
Property tax bills would go out as scheduled, while planned raises for elected officials would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
City staff will "incrementally increase" operations next week to prepare for the eventual end of the COVID-19 crisis, the mayor said.
Lake Forest Mayor George Pandaleon said he was forced to make the "unpleasant" decision for the safety of the community.
Nearly one month after the governor's disaster declaration, Mayor George Pandaleon declared a local state of emergency.
"Frankly, I expected better from Lake Foresters," Mayor George Pandaleon said, urging residents to take the stay-at-home order seriously.
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"I am certainly not thrilled about having to do this declaration," Village President Kathy O'Hara said. "But I am closing them all."
Dorn lauded for his work at the North Shore Water Reclamation District
"We feel that these extreme but precautionary measures are in the best interest of our staff and residents,” Mayor George Pandaleon said.
Update: The Lake County Clerk's Office announced Election Day polling place changes on Monday morning.
Dorn Awarded Special Plaque for his Outstanding Work
Bob Kiely admitted to attempted official misconduct, a misdemeanor, in a plea bargain that allows him to keep his $200,000-a-year pension.
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The mayor of Mettawa and brother of the former Chicago Bears player is among 10 people indicted on federal conspiracy charges.
Board members voted Tuesday to hold off on allowing or banning recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated parts of Lake County.