Longtime Libertyville Coffee Shop Closes After 13 Years

Hansa Coffee Roasters has left its downtown location but its owner says the business hopes to find a new home in Libertyville.

🌱 Patch AM: How Libertyville’s girls golf team clinched a regional championship

Coming up on the Libertyville Patch calendar: A.I.,Oh my!

Liberty Subaru and Reach Rescue Bring Pets and People Together October 3

Stop by between 11am-3pm to meet adoptables, purchase food from a food truck, speak with staff and more.

🌱 Patch AM: How healthy is Libertyville’s Butler Lake—and who’s working to save it?

Happening soon: A.I.,Oh my! on the Libertyville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Donate to UMCL Fall Rummage Sale in Libertyville and 8 more events

Spotted on the Libertyville calendar: A.I.,Oh my!

🌱 Patch AM: Libertyville student turns German film trip into new friendships

And check out Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit on the Libertyville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Libertyville family mourns the passing of Sandra A. Kilcoyne, 79

Happening soon: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course on the Libertyville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Libertyville’s Parker McConnell clinched a dramatic conference golf playoff win

Spotted on the Libertyville calendar: Lake County Fall Boat Show

Show Us Your Spooky Pets: Share Your Halloween Photos With Patch

Got a costumed cat, festive pup or frightfully cute furry friend? Send us your Halloween pet photos for a chance to be featured.

🌱 Patch AM: Donate to UMCL Fall Rummage Sale in Libertyville and 7 more events

Also, don’t miss Lake County Fall Boat Show on the Libertyville Patch calendar

Libertyville Sunrise Rotary, Zengeler Cleaners Kick-off Coats For Vets Drive

Donations accepted through October 31st at Zengeler Cleaners’ Libertyville locations

Libertyville Rejects Proposed Car Wash Over Location Concerns

Village officials said the proposed car wash was too intensive for the site and did not fit the vision for the South Milwaukee Avenue.

D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher

D128 plans mandatory reporting training and a new campus safety position following a settled lawsuit involving former teacher Parker Rohde.

Purple Ribbons To Honor Mundelein Woman Fatally Shot By Police

Family and supporters are planning a weekend memorial as an investigation into the May shooting continues.

Incredible Bargains Await at UMCL’s Fall Rummage Sale October 2 and 3 in Libertyville

Donations accepted September 28 -30. Shop the rummage sale on Friday, October 2, 9 am - 7 pm, and Saturday, October 3, 9 am- noon.

Coroner IDs Man Who Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park

Asdrubal Guifarro Munoz, 45, was pulled from Lake Michigan by bystanders Sunday and later pronounced dead, authorities said.

Man Found Dead In Car At Libertyville Religious Center

A Waukegan man was found dead Sunday morning as people arrived for Mass at Marytown, authorities said.

Libertyville Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Kyle Ranallo, 27, pleaded guilty to disseminating and possessing child sexual abuse material, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.

Man Dies After Jumping From Shoreline Rocks Into Lake Michigan At Illinois Beach State Park: Report

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Fox 32 reported.

Woman Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Lake County sheriff’s detectives say electronic devices seized from the 25-year-old woman’s home contained illegal images.

Lake County Data Center Moratorium Moves Forward

Proposed eight-month pause would give officials time to study impacts and develop regulations.

Vernon Hills Youth Hitting Coach Arrested In Sexual Abuse Case

Eduardo “Eddie” Acosta-Gonzalez surrendered to police Monday after being charged with multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Libertyville Approves $113,700 LED Streetlight Purchase

Village officials approved a proposal to purchase 260 LED-compatible fixtures from Graybar during an Aug. 25 meeting.

Semi Taking Curve 'Too Fast' Tips Over On I-94, Snarls Traffic: Police

The semi truck driver was not injured in the collision near Gurnee earlier this week.

Reclaimed Artisans Vintage Market Returning To Libertyville

he Sept. 12 outdoor market will feature 50 vendors, food and beverages and about 400 parking spaces at 302 Peterson Road.

District 128 Moves To Fire Veteran Administrator

The Libertyville-Vernon Hills school board voted to move forward with the dismissal of Briant Kelly after placing him on leave in April.

Lake County Forest Preserves Unveils Roadmap For Next Four Years

New strategic plan through 2030 focuses on conservation, public access, new projects, sustainability and community engagement.

Man, 22, Credits Family Dog With Helping Him Through Rare Cancer Battle

Jacob Gramer, 22, recently completed treatment for stage 4 neuroblastoma after more than a year of intensive treatment.

Former Mundelein Trustee Charged With DUI Days After Resigning

Jennifer Grieco also pleaded guilty to a DUI stemming from a 2025 Libertyville crash and was sentenced to probation

Gurnee cancer survivor says dog helped him endure 1-in-10-million diagnosis

Advocate Health Care patient shares how his Labrador retriever became a lifeline through stage 4 neuroblastoma

IKEA Among Seven New Businesses Coming Soon To Gurnee Mills

The 66,000-square-foot IKEA is expected to open in late fall

Lake Co. Man Among 2 College Cyclists Killed In Tennessee Crash

Haylan Engdahl, a Milligan University sophomore, was killed Wednesday when a vehicle struck a group of cyclists during a training ride.

Fundraiser Launched For Mom Who Died Saving Son In River

Family seeks help with funeral costs and immediate expenses after 31-year-old Angelina Khalimendik drowned Sunday at Independence Grove.

Libertyville District 70 Says No Cellphone Policy Changes Are Needed

Students already must keep phones turned off and stored during the school day under rules the district says comply with new Illinois law.

Felon Accused Of Battering Wife Multiple Times At Six Flags Great America

Prosecutors said the Gurnee park attack happened in front of visitors and employees, with some incidents captured on surveillance video.

Mundelein’s Stars On Parade Art Exhibit Is Growing

A new star sculpture planned for Fremont Public Library will join 17 existing works displayed around the village.

Free Lake Fest To Bring Music, Food And Family Fun To Mundelein

The inaugural event will feature a Wonder Lake Ski Team performance, live music, food vendors and kids’ activities at The Landing.

Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois’ Best

Vernon Hills High School ranked No. 14, while Libertyville High School came in at No. 20 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.

Coroner IDs Woman, 31, Who Drowned After Rescuing Son From River: Authorities

The 31-year-old woman became submerged after helping her son reach safety in the Des Plaines River, authorities said.

Woman Dies After Trying To Help Son In Des Plaines River

Lake County Forest Preserves police and coroner are investigating the drowning near Libertyville.