Illinois members of Congress called on Wisconsin's new governor to reconsider waivers for a promised Foxconn manufacturing facility.
Increases to home rule sales tax, water rate and sanitation fee will generate about $1 million toward capital improvements, the city says.
The city hiked contributions this year, aiming to cut future increases and cover a $42 million unfunded liability in public safety pensions.
Judges voted for a partner at a Waukegan firm specializing in family law over a federal prosecutor to fill a vacant seat.
An organizer of the Alliance to Control Train Impacts on Our Neighborhoods is running for alderman against a Caucus-endorsed orthodontist.
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.
The board voted to eliminate its members' personal county-issued credit cards at its first regular meeting under new leadership Tuesday.
Defeated incumbent Republicans triggered discovery recounts to gather evidence for potential court challenges to last month's election.
A Lake Forest resident is among the two dozen applicants in the running for a soon-to-be-vacant associate judge seat.
Jason Wicha, Skokie's assistant village manager, will replace retiring City Manager Bob Kiely in January, Lake Forest officials announced.
"We wish to continue with our services," said Village President Kathy O'Hara, "as we have currently and have had since 1897."
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.
Candidates for City Council, school boards and Lake Forest mayor were slated last week at the caucus' annual meeting.
Lake County Democrats picked up two countywide offices and are leading for a majority of county board seats in a preliminary vote count.
Deerfield Democrat Julie Morrison defeated businessman Barrett Davie, a Lake Forest Republican, to win a third term in the Illinois Senate.
More voters had cast their ballots by Wednesday than in all pre-Election Day voting in the 2014 gubernatorial election.
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The Forest Park Beach boardwalk will be replaced and the north access road will be repaired following the bluff's collapse in June.
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.
Early voting in is available to all Lake County residents until Election Day at these sites.
The agreement approved Monday will save taxpayers $2.1 million over the next five years, according to the Lake Bluff Park District.
An outside assessment of county-issued credit card oversight was presented to a Lake County Board committee Wednesday.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner said he heard the concerns of Lake Forest and Glenview residents "loud and clear."
Lansing said other priorities prevented him from seeking a second term in a surprise announcement Tuesday.
All the spending was legitimate, including restaurant tabs of more than $3,000, according to a spokesperson for the county.
Rockland Fire Protection District trustees delayed a vote to outsource service to Lake Forest and Libertyville or merge with Lake Bluff.
ISP is probing the possible use of a county-issued card for personal purchases by the on-leave chair of the Lake County Board.
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Allegations of personal purchases on the county-issued card of Board Chair Aaron Lawlor's have prompted members to call for more oversight.
Rick Lesser, a former Lake Bluff trustee, will replace Cindy Masover on the November ballot in the 58th District Illinois House race.
In an interview 6 months ago, the Lake County sheriff complimented a radio host's height, skin and called her a "nice looking lady."
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.
The park district secured a $350,000 grant from the state to upgrade access to Sunrise Park and Beach.
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Bob Kiely, the longest-serving manager in Lake Forest history, announced he plans to retire in January 2019.
The pardoned District 60 board member and former Waukegan Township trustee is a "pillar of the community," his state senator said.
Fellow judges decided to grant the chief judge a second term in charge of the 19th Judicial Circuit in Lake County.
Metra is "not currently in a position to actively pursue major capacity expansions" of infrastructure beyond short-term needs, its CEO said.