Lake County Gazette

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.

Appearance Review Commission OKs Deerfield Mall changes

The Deerfield Appearance Review Commission held its regular meeting Nov. 23 at Village Hall.

Grayslake approves tax levy, new police cars

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 22, 2015

The Village of Grayslake board of trustees held their regular meeting Dec. 1 at Grayslake Village Hall.

Lake County approves 3 new sheriff's deputies

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission held a special meeting Nov. 10.

Lake Bluff considers historic preservation plan

The Village of Lake Bluff held a special meeting of the Committee of the Whole Nov. 23.

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).

Wadsworth to seek help with traffic enforcement

The Wadsworth board of trustees held their regular meeting Dec. 1 at Village Hall.

Gurnee grants Portillo's special sign privileges

The Gurnee Village Board held its regular meeting Nov. 18.

Twisted Cow earns village honors for treat vouchers

Local ice cream shop Twisted Cow was honored by the Lindenhurst Village Board at their Monday meeting.

Kowlzan named new PCA chairman

Lake Forest's Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) elected CEO Mark Kowlzan as its new chairman of the board Wednesday.

Deerfield board to vote on special use permit for salon

The Deerfield board of trustees will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. today, during which it is expected to vote on a special use permit for Escape Salon on Orchard Street.

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.

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.

Gurnee board to vote on gun shop moratorium

The Gurnee Village Board will hold its regular meeting 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall.

Highland Park preps for waste hauling transition

The city of Highland Park will hand off recycling and trash collection services to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) on Jan. 1.

Highland Park announces sewer lateral assistance program

The city of Highland Park is offering residents an opportunity to upgrade their sewer lines at a discounted rate.

Highwood hires professional debt collector