Federal Grant Awarded To Protect Beaches In 4 North Shore Towns

A joint effort from Evanston and park districts in Glencoe, Lake Bluff and North Chicago won a grant for a shoreline protection pilot.

State Grant Will Cover Half Of $560,000 South Park Improvements

The Lake Forest Park District plans new tennis, basketball and bocce courts, a batting cage, fitness equipment and upgraded trails.

23 Lake County Lawyers Apply To Become Associate Judge

Members of the public and local attorneys may submit comments on the latest group of lawyers looking to fill a retiring judge's seat.

Lake County To Begin Posting Video Of Board Committee Meetings

Starting next week, all meetings of standing committees of the Lake County board will be filmed and posted online.

Foxconn Flood Impact, Water Quality Study Set For Public Release

Illinois members of Congress called on Wisconsin's new governor to reconsider waivers for a promised Foxconn manufacturing facility.

Lake Forest Hikes Sales Tax, Fees To Fund Infrastructure Needs

Increases to home rule sales tax, water rate and sanitation fee will generate about $1 million toward capital improvements, the city says.

Lake Forest Explains Changes To Its Pension Funding Formula

The city hiked contributions this year, aiming to cut future increases and cover a $42 million unfunded liability in public safety pensions.

New Associate Judge Named To Lake County Bench

Judges voted for a partner at a Waukegan firm specializing in family law over a federal prosecutor to fill a vacant seat.

Caucus-Backed City Council Candidate Challenged By Rail Foe

An organizer of the Alliance to Control Train Impacts on Our Neighborhoods is running for alderman against a Caucus-endorsed orthodontist.

Detainee Died Of 'Natural Causes' At Lake County Jail: Inquest

The coroner's office ruled Edward Robinson's cause of death was hypothermia after he was found lying in urine on the floor of his cell.

Lake County Board Elects New Leaders, Amends P-Card Policy

The board voted to eliminate its members' personal county-issued credit cards at its first regular meeting under new leadership Tuesday.

Discovery Recounts Begin In Lake County Sheriff, State Rep Races

Defeated incumbent Republicans triggered discovery recounts to gather evidence for potential court challenges to last month's election.

24 Attorneys Apply For Lake County Judge Vacancy

A Lake Forest resident is among the two dozen applicants in the running for a soon-to-be-vacant associate judge seat.

Lake Forest Names New City Manager

Jason Wicha, Skokie's assistant village manager, will replace retiring City Manager Bob Kiely in January, Lake Forest officials announced.

Lake Bluff Rejects Lake Forest Offer To Take Over Fire Department

"We wish to continue with our services," said Village President Kathy O'Hara, "as we have currently and have had since 1897."

Final Vote Count Gives Democrats Lake County Board For First Time

The tally of mail-in and provisional ballots gave Democrats a 12-9 majority on the board and a 138-vote advantage in the sheriff's race.

Lake Forest Caucus Slates Candidates For April 2019 Election

Candidates for City Council, school boards and Lake Forest mayor were slated last week at the caucus' annual meeting.

Democrats Close To Controlling Lake County Board For First Time

Lake County Democrats picked up two countywide offices and are leading for a majority of county board seats in a preliminary vote count.

29th District IL Senate 2018 Election: Morrison Defeats Davie

Deerfield Democrat Julie Morrison defeated businessman Barrett Davie, a Lake Forest Republican, to win a third term in the Illinois Senate.

2018 Lake County Early, Mail Voting Surpasses Previous Turnout

More voters had cast their ballots by Wednesday than in all pre-Election Day voting in the 2014 gubernatorial election.

Your Lake County 2018 Election Voter Guide

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 6 election, including grace-period registration, referenda and candidaes on the ballot,

Lake Forest Approves $2 Million Rebuild To Beach Access Road

The Forest Park Beach boardwalk will be replaced and the north access road will be repaired following the bluff's collapse in June.

Lake Forest Caucus Picks Past Alderman To Become Future Mayor

This year's winner of the city's award for distinguished public service will likely be the only candidate for mayor on next year's ballot.

Lake County Early Voting Locations, Hours

Early voting in is available to all Lake County residents until Election Day at these sites.

Licensing Deal Gives Lake Bluff Golf Course 5-Year Lease On Life

The agreement approved Monday will save taxpayers $2.1 million over the next five years, according to the Lake Bluff Park District.

Lake County P-Card Use Needs Improved Internal Controls: Report

An outside assessment of county-issued credit card oversight was presented to a Lake County Board committee Wednesday.

Why Illinois Child Support Changed to an Income-Shares Model

While Modernizing Illinois Child Support has Provided Illinois Access to Federal Funds, It Presents Several Challenges in our Court System.

Hiawatha Expansion On Hold Until Local Concerns Addressed: IDOT

Gov. Bruce Rauner said he heard the concerns of Lake Forest and Glenview residents "loud and clear."

Lake Forest Mayor Rob Lansing Will Not Seek Re-Election

Lansing said other priorities prevented him from seeking a second term in a surprise announcement Tuesday.

Lake County Employees Rack Up Thousands In Credit Card Bills

All the spending was legitimate, including restaurant tabs of more than $3,000, according to a spokesperson for the county.

Knollwood Fire Department Consolidation Vote Could Come Friday

Rockland Fire Protection District trustees delayed a vote to outsource service to Lake Forest and Libertyville or merge with Lake Bluff.

State Police Investigate Aaron Lawlor's Credit Card Spending

ISP is probing the possible use of a county-issued card for personal purchases by the on-leave chair of the Lake County Board.

Request A Mail-In Ballot In Lake County

Anyone registered to vote can now apply for an absentee ballot before November

Lake County Credit Card Policies Reconsidered Amid Spending Probe

Allegations of personal purchases on the county-issued card of Board Chair Aaron Lawlor's have prompted members to call for more oversight.

Republican Candidate Slated In Race To Replace Rep. Scott Drury

Rick Lesser, a former Lake Bluff trustee, will replace Cindy Masover on the November ballot in the 58th District Illinois House race.

Democrats Criticize Sheriff For Complimenting Host's Appearance

In an interview 6 months ago, the Lake County sheriff complimented a radio host's height, skin and called her a "nice looking lady."

Lake Forest City Council Rejects Car Wash Proposal

Alderman voted 7-0 Monday to deny a permit for a gas station, car wash and convenience store at the corner of Waukegan and Everett roads.

Lake Bluff Receives Grant For Sunrise Beach Improvements

The park district secured a $350,000 grant from the state to upgrade access to Sunrise Park and Beach.

Sen. Terry Link addresses gun violence with new law

“We need to put a stop to gun violence in our nation,” - Sen. Terry Link

Unintended Consequence of the New Divorce Laws in Illinois

The ordering of calculations for Maintenance and Child Support should never be intermingled.