Associate Judge Reginald Mathews, a former assistant state's attorney, was appointed to the seat vacated by ex-Circuit Judge Jay Ukena.
Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart plans to ask board members to approve interim County Administrator Gary Gibson on a permanent basis.
Ukena retired Thursday after spending 11 years as a judge in Waukegan and the last two as chief judge.
City staff cleared over 36 cubic yards of debris and 15 tires from the beach before the park district sought donations to its nonprofit arm.
Negotiations are underway to resolve criminal charges against former Lake Forest City Manager Bob Kiely, according to a new report.
There are 21 applicants for a vacant appointed seat expected to be filled in January and five candidates registered for the March primary.
Operations continue to be streamlined due to budget reductions, grants and partnerships, while programs & service offerings are increasing.
It's the first time in at least 20 years the county board has held its tax levy flat.
Labor Department officials cited a dozen safety violations at the manufacturing plant where four workers were fatally injured.
Former City Manager Bob Kiely was charged with official misconduct Wednesday.
Larry Hayes, who suffers from dementia and glaucoma, was freed after serving 25 years of a 55-year sentence for a cocaine conviction.
The Rockland Fire Protection District has no contract with its approved bidder for the Knollwood Fire Department's former home.
Executive Director, Brian Dorn, receives an award for 30-years of service to the NSWRD
Second Ward Alderman Tim Newman plans to move to a different ward within the city.
Prosecutors cut a plea deal with teenagers accused of an attempted car burglary in Old Mill Creek that left their alleged accomplice dead.
Six developers will publicly present their proposals for a new Waukegan casino Wednesday evening.
Consultants for the city will present information and residents will have a chance to provide feedback Thursday.
North Shore Water Reclamation District Facilities Receive Gold and Silver Awards
The proposals include one from a developer engaged in litigation with the city and two linked to a major local campaign contributor.
A federal appellate panel rejected a request for immunity from former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran and his Corrections Chief Dave Wathen.
Owners of one of IL’s largest video gambling companies are behind efforts to influence city politics, expand gambling and build a casino.
"A further recount will not result in a change in the outcome of the election," former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran conceded Saturday.
Local roads, bridges, schools, and parks are all set to receive funds from the $45 billion "Rebuild Illinois" capital plan.
Prosecutors determined the driver's actions may have been negligent but did not constitute reckless conduct under Illinois law.
Board Members Invited to a Special Presentation and Tour
The north suburban duo was charged with providing material support for a terrorist organization after an 18-month undercover investigation.
Lake County would be the site of one of six casinos authorized under the new Illinois law, which also allows wagering on sports.
Federal prosecutors named the longtime alderman, his chief aide and a Lake Forest attorney in a 19-count indictment filed Thursday.
Former Avon Township Assessor Bob Glueckert replaces Martin Paulson, who retired Monday after 28 years in county government.
The late Lake Forest GOP activist Peter Smith was contacted by Michael Flynn during his search for deleted emails, the Mueller report found.
Judge Raymond Collins abused his discretion by accepting an Indian divorce that was "inconsistent with Illinois concepts of fairness."
Charles Cui pleaded not guilty to charges he bribed Ed Burke by hiring his property tax appeal firm and lied to federal agents about it.
Attorney Charles Cui is accused of hiring the indicted aldermen's law firm in exchange for help with a permits and a $2 million TIF deal.
Aldermen will commission a comprehensive plan for the Route 60 corridor before moving ahead with a proposed development at Amberley Farms.
The caucus-slated candidate emerged victorious in the race for the only contested seat on the Lake Forest City Council.
Residents to elect new Rockland Fire Protection District Board
A joint effort from Evanston and park districts in Glencoe, Lake Bluff and North Chicago won a grant for a shoreline protection pilot.
The Lake Forest Park District plans new tennis, basketball and bocce courts, a batting cage, fitness equipment and upgraded trails.
Members of the public and local attorneys may submit comments on the latest group of lawyers looking to fill a retiring judge's seat.
Starting next week, all meetings of standing committees of the Lake County board will be filmed and posted online.