Lake County Gazette

McLaughlin: 'This week, Tim Mapes - former Chief of Staff to the indicted former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan- was found guilty of lying to the federal government'

By April Bamburg | Aug 27, 2023

In an Aug. 25 Facebook post, Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) said he wasn't surprised by the guilty verdict in the Tim Mapes case. Mapes was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice on Aug. 24.

United Way of Lake County Celebrates second year of 2-1-1 services

By April Bamburg | Aug 31, 2021

United Way of Lake County is proud of the community support that the 2-1-1 program is offering members of the community, and will celebrate and raise further awareness with a webinar scheduled for Sept. 23,2021, between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Pritzker, Lake County State's Attorney support criminal justice reform bill

By April Bamburg | Jan 21, 2021

Illinois’ recently approved criminal justice reform legislation received high-profile backing from the governor and the Lake County State’s Attorney as the state attempts to reshape policing and forge greater trust.

Lake County Board of Commissioners to consider regulations for adult-use cannabis businesses

By April Bamburg | Jan 21, 2021

After a year-long delay, Lake County is taking steps to potentially allow recreational marijuana use nearly a year after the state Legislature granted its approval.

Rep. Edly-Allen joins General Assembly Retirement System despite underfunding problems

By April Bamburg | Jun 15, 2020

A Freedom of Information Act request by the Lake County Gazette reveals that Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) has signed on to the Illinois General Assembly Retirement System despite problems with lack of funding.

State Rep. Joyce Mason joins General Assembly Retirement System despite funding problems

By April Bamburg | Jun 15, 2020

According to a Freedom of Information Act request by the Lake County Gazette, another Illinois lawmaker has opted into the General Assembly Retirement System (known as GARS), state Rep. Joyce Mason (D-Gurnee).

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality disputes EPA ethylene oxide data

By April Bamburg | May 29, 2020

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or TCEQ) will release a report claiming that levels of ethylene oxide (EtO) are lower in Texas than the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) suggests.

Illinois House candidate announces food drives to support local pantries

By April Bamburg | May 14, 2020

Like other candidates for state office, Chris Bos has announced and organized food drives to support food pantries in his local area.

Lake County projected to lose over 100,000 jobs due to COVID-19; McSweeney seeks to pull Pritzker's progressive tax from ballot

By April Bamburg | Mar 31, 2020

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is calling on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take the progressive income tax off the November 2020 ballot, as economists foresee unemployment possibly reaching 30 percent in the second quarter – including more than 100,000 people in Lake County alone.

Yost attacks Gov. Pritzker's budget address

By April Bamburg | Feb 26, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $42 billion budget address Feb.19 has drawn attention and criticism and it seems that the word is still getting out.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

Antioch trustee Yost willing to face state's problems head-on for Illinois families

By April Bamburg | Feb 3, 2020

At times during Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address last Wednesday in Springfield, Illinois House candidate and Village of Antioch trustee Dan Yost (R-Antioch) felt like he was hearing about a different state from the one in which he and his Lake County constituents live.

Seniors get the call from Mundelein Police Department

By April Bamburg | Sep 5, 2017

The Mundelein Police Department is inviting senior citizens to a 10-week police academy beginning on Sept. 13 at the station, at 221 North Lake Street, according to a press release.

Jesiel, Sente summit aims to get down to (small) business

By April Bamburg | Aug 31, 2017

Small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about tax credits, workforce development and other programs at a Sept. 13 summit hosted by Reps. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) and Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), according to a press release.

McHenry board member to vie for Senate seat held by Althoff

By April Bamburg | Aug 30, 2017

Ret. Col. Craig Wilcox says he knows all about the work required as a leader of people.