Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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County board of appeals considers Krause family setback variances
The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals held its regular meeting Thursday at the County Administration Building.
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Stand Strong receives $625,000 federal grant
The Stand Strong Coalition recently received a $625,000, five-year grant from the Office of the National Drug Control Policy to support its work on underage drinking, marijuana use and prescription drug abuse.
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Lake County approves 3 new sheriff's deputies
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission held a special meeting Nov. 10.
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Route 53/120 extension moves forward
The effort to build a IL Route 53/120 Extension got a boost Thursday, when the Illinois Toll Highway Authority Board authorized the project to move forward with an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
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Wadsworth to seek help with traffic enforcement
The Wadsworth board of trustees held their regular meeting Dec. 1 at Village Hall.
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Bears rookies build playground at sexual abuse advocacy centers
Rookie players from the Chicago Bears recently visited the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to help install an outdoor play area as part of the NFL's Play60 campaign.
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Liquor commission to judge Sandbar for selling to minors
The Lake County Liquor Control Commission will hold its regular meeting at 9 a.m. Monday.
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Lake County economy on the rise
Several figures recently released by county officials show that the Lake County economy continues to experience steady growth.
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Tannahill elected president of LCCPA
John Tannahill was recently named the new president of the Lake County Chiefs of Police Association.
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Lincolnshire board passes right-to-work plan, Grujanac only dissenting vote
The village board voted in favor of an ordinance Monday that makes Lincolnshire the first municipality in the state to enact a right-to-work plan.
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Affordable Housing, Public Improvement Committees allocate 2016 funds
The Lake County Affordable Housing Committee will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room of the Central Permit Facility in Libertyville.
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County hands out 2015 stormwater awards
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission held its 10th annual awards ceremony Dec. 2 to honor groups and individuals whose work has contributed to reducing flood damage, improving water quality and preserving the environment.
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Lake County participates in World AIDS Day
The Lake County Health Department honored World AIDS Day Dec. 1 with an event that included dance performance, live music and candlelight vigils.
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Lake County posts indictments Wednesday
A Lake County jury indicted 28 people Wednesday.
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Ray Lake Forest Preserve to add 337 acres
The Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 337 additional acres in Fremont Township for the Ray Lake Forest Preserve at their meeting Nov. 10.
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Grayslake revises liqour ordinance
The Village of Grayslake Committee of the Whole held its regular meeting Sept. 15.
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Forest Preserve golf gift cards, event reservations now available
The Lake County Forest Preserve recently announced several new promotions to encourage Lake County residents to visit the preserve.
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Deerfield trustees to vote on tax levy, watershed ordinance
The Village of Deerfield board of trustees will meet Monday at Village Hall.
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Deerfield board of trustees to consider tax levy, new fire department roof
The village of Deerfield's board of trustees will meet Monday, Dec. 7.
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Grayslake to approve tax levy, issue financial report
The village of Grayslake's board will meet Tuesday to approve the village's tax levy, among other business.