Drop Boxes Return For Lake Co. Voters

Early voting is underway for several local races that are up for election this spring.

Rep. Bos Tapped for Wind Energy Economic Development Task Force

Chris Bos, who represents the 51st District, has been tapped to serve on the Offshore Wind Energy Economic Development Policy Task Force.

Waukegan Fire Receives New Aircraft Rescue Fire Truck For The Waukegan Airport

The new truck was approximately $750,000 and replaced the current ARFF truck, which was 30 years old and beyond economic repair.

Waukegan Man Has Been Missing Since Last Summer

A 28-year-old man who went missing last summer from his Waukegan home and could be in danger remains missing months later, police said.

Thousands Raised For K9 Officer That Needs Surgery

The Zion Police Department canine was forced to retire after he began having difficulty walking and a mass was found on his spine.

Village Of Libertyville: Voter Information For April 6 Election

The Lake County Clerk's Office is encouraging all voters to vote by mail and avoid lines during early voting or on Election Day.

Woman Charged With Punching Police Officer, Kicking Him In Woodstock

An intoxicated woman allegedly battered a bar employee and then struck an officer in the chest and kicked him several times March 6.

Lake County Board Passes Highly Opposed Ordinance That Will Add Four-Cent-Per-Gallon Gas Tax

The new ordinance will provide an estimated $10 million dollars each year in new transportation infrastructure investments.

Lake Co. Board Passes Controversial Gas Tax

The board approved a tax that will add 4 cents to every gallon purchased at the pumps in Lake Co. The new tax takes effect July 1.

Libertyville To Get $223K In Transportation Grants

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced $250 million will be doled out for local projects across Illinois.

Libertyville Gets Nod For Solar Power Efforts

SolSmart has given the village a bronze designation for its efforts to make it easier for businesses, residents to access solar energy.

Temporary Open Burning Restrictions In Unincorporated Lake County

The temporary emergency ordinance is effective Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through June 9.

District 128 School Board Race: James Connell Profile

Connell is one of 10 candidates running for election this spring for the District 128 school board.

Police Probe Suspicious Barn Fire

Police and fire officials are asking the public for information after a barn was burned to the ground in Wadsworth.

Lake Co. Man Gets Prison For Conspiring To Assist ISIS

Joseph D. Jones, 38, of Zion, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.

Man Accused Of Murder Linked To Family Dollar Armed Robbery

A Waukegan man wanted for murder was linked to an armed robbery that occurred at a Family Dollar store in Gurnee on Wednesday, police said.

Gov. Pritzker, Lake County Officials Discuss Criminal Justice Bill In Waukegan

The governor appeared Wednesday in Waukegan and said the bill will help bring a “fairer and safer legal system” for Illinois.

Wisconsin Woman Dies After Multiple-Vehicle Crash In Waukegan

Three vehicles involved in a crash at Lewis Avenue and Yorkhouse Road in Waukegan on Sunday sustained heavy damage; one person was killed.

Animals Escape Without Injury From Fully Engulfed Barn Fire Near Woodstock

Firefighters battled a barn fire in the 4500 block of McCauley Road in unincorporated McHenry County north of Woodstock on Monday.

Drug Dealer Charged In Overdose Death Of McHenry Man

A Woodstock man wanted for delivering fentanyl-laced heroin to a 23-year-old McHenry man, who later died, was arrested on Friday.

Rep. Bos Looking Forward to Opportunity of Committee Assignments

The Illinois House of Representatives will soon begin its committee work for the newly minted 102nd General Assembly.

Rep. Bos Encourages Participation in #EndItMovement

The #EndItMovement is a global movement to raise awareness and bring an end to human trafficking and the modern-day slavery it causes.

Founder Of Lake County Black Lives Matter Chapter Charged With Felony In Kenosha Civil Unrest

The activist and founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter chapter has been charged for allegedly threatening an officer and kicking ...

Ex-Husband Charged In Valentine’s Day Murder

A 31-year-old man is accused of killing his ex-wife inside a vehicle in Waukegan Sunday morning.

Rep. Bos Reacts to Pritzker Budget Proposal

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s fiscal year 2022 budget proposal.

Rinehart Aims To Eliminate Racism In Lake Co. Courts, Make County Safer

“We must make Lake County safer and our courthouse fairer."

Lake County State’s Attorney Announces New Changes To His Office, Says 'We Must Make Lake County Safer'

Eric Rinehart said his top priority is to eliminate systemic racism in the justice system and make Lake County safer.

Judge Refuses To Issue Arrest Warrant For Kyle Rittenhouse Following Bond Violation

Formerly of Antioch, Rittenhouse was arrested for shooting and killing two people, injuring a third, during civil unrest in Kenosha.

Nine Lake County Restaurants Cited, Fined For Violating Indoor Dining Ban Last Month

10 restaurants in Lake County were cited and nine of them were fined for violating the state’s second indoor dining ban.

Rep. Bos Seeks Greater Transparency in IL House Rules

Illinois House approved procedural House Rules for how business will be conducted in the chamber during the 102nd General Assembly.

Rep. Bos, Victims' Advocates Concerned by Consequences of HB 3653

Advocates addressed several issues with the recently passed criminal justice reform legislation that pose danger for victims.

Man Threatened To Punch Public Defender: Police

The Hebron man, who was accused last summer of threatening to harm a DCFS worker, now faces new charges.

Pritzker Tours Lake Co. Fairgrounds Drive-Thru Vaccination Site

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited the Lake County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning to check out the vaccination site.

No Fines For 4 Lake Co. Restaurants That Defied Indoor Dining Ban

The Gurnee-area restaurants that reopened in mid-January will not be headed to court, local health officials said.

Rep. Bos Concerned by Consequences of HB3653 for Victims

Rep. Bos is calling on Governor Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653, citing contradictory provisions and concerns about its effects on victims.

Libertyville City Hall Reopens To The Public

The community is encouraged to continue to use contactless methods of conducting Village business.

Libertyville Plans Meetings ​On Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee

If approved, the fee will take effect Sept. 1.

Village Schedules Stormwater Utility Fee Town Hall Meetings For Libertyville Residents

The Village will be hosting two virtual town hall sessions to review the proposed fee and stormwater capital improvement plan.

Rep. Bos Rejects Taxpayer-Funded Pension

In one of his first actions since taking office, State Rep. Chris Bos declined to join the taxpayer-funded state pension system.

Homeless Man Charged With Kidnapping Woman At Knifepoint In Round Lake

The Chicago man was arrested and charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and battering her earlier this month.