Funding has been approved for a Corridor Land Use and Transportation Plan.
Residents and local small businesses may qualify for low-interest loans.
Robert Skidmore, who was first elected Lake County Treasurer in 1998, has announced he will not seek re-election in 2014.
"This is the law of the land," declared Gov. Pat Quinn, immediately after signing legislation that will allow some 17-year-olds to vote in Illinois primary elections.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
Republicans attack Schneider, Schakowsky and Duckworth for failure to support their plan. Democrats claim GOP bill will place too much burden on students.
Do you agree with today's ruling that supports the legality of same-sex marriage?
Congratulations to Scott Fabbri, Dennis Meserve and Matt Goze.
Libertyville trustees gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a zoning code text amendment that would allow a resident to forego installing a hedge to block the view of a recreational facility should his or her neighbor agree.
Fourth of July fireworks still planned for Butler Lake.
Deerfield Democrat works with Democrats and Republicans to push Iran sanctions, Israeli security.
North Shore Congressman puts focus on small business and foreign relations.
Senate Bill 1764 would allow hired drivers to be charged with a felony if they are found to be under the influence of alcohol while transporting passengers.
In Illinois, the racial disparity is the fourth largest in the country, according to a report the American Civil Liberties Union released Tuesday.
Lake County Discovery Museum officials are stepping up efforts to relocate the facility from Wauconda to Libertyville.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
The proposal came in response to an investigation by the Chicago Tribune regarding chronic truancy among kindergartners and first-graders.
A bill proposed by state Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) to create a task force to address heroin use among young people passed the House and Senate.
Gov. Pat Quinn is pushing for 11 Illinois counties, including Lake County, to be named major disaster areas.
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Fees to increase May 1.
The Marketplace Fairness Act would give states the ability to collect online sales taxes.
An increase in the Motor Fuel Tax or a new sales tax are proposed to help fund road improvements.
Libertyville is seeking to consolidate its commercial waste collection.
Libertyville residents have begun to weigh in.
Gov. Quinn is looking for ways to tighten Illinois' impending conceal carry law, the Chicago Tribune reported this week.
Board of commissioners names new executive director to lead Lake County Forest Preserves.
Barbara Oilschlager and Philip J. Carrigan are the projected winners of Tuesday's College of Lake County Board of Trustees election.
Get results here for the April 9, 2013 election.
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed to freeze state income taxes shared with local municipalities to generate an additional $68 million for the state budget.
Here's a look at the contested races affecting Libertyville.
Vernon Hills officials granted permission this week for a series of plans related to the proposed Hawthorn mall redevelopment.
Six people are running for three Cook Memorial Public Library District board seats in the April 9 election. Read their candidate profiles to learn more about them.
Bonnie Quirke is among six people seeking three spots on the Cook Memorial Public Library District Board.