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Mary Poppins Jr. performances scheduled for Saturday at Cooke Magnet Elementary

Mary Poppins Jr., presented by Wauk-PAC featuring over fifty student performers from District 60 schools, will be staged Saturday at Cooke Magnet Elementary after Friday’s show sold out tickets remain available for both matinee and evening shows.


Paul Schreck, President of Lake Villa District Library board

Lake County announces government office closure on April 17

A government office in Lake County will be closed on April 17 for Library Closed – Staff Development Day.
Lucas Foley and Bryce Koch

Who from Lake County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, April 17?

Friday, April 17 will see these former Lake County area high school stars in competition.
Brian Metke, Interim Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church

Religious services taking place in Lake County on Thursday, April 16

At least six religious services are scheduled to take place in Lake County tomorrow, Thursday, April 16.

House Republicans criticize Illinois tax increases on Tax Day

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference on Tax Day criticizing recent tax increases under Governor Pritzker’s administration. Representative Tom Weber called for immediate relief for residents facing higher costs.


Erin Knoll, Superintendent

Three students receive Going Above and Beyond Award at school board meeting

Three Diamond Lake School District 76 students were honored with the Going Above and Beyond Award at an April board meeting. The district also reports strong teacher attendance rates and below-average chronic truancy compared to state figures.
Eric Smith, President

New regulations announced for e-scooters and e-bikes to promote rider safety

Authorities have introduced new rules for e-scooter and e-bike use around town. The guidelines specify where each type can operate based on speed class to improve safety for all users.
Lesleigh Reimers and Zachary Johnson

Which former Lake County area high school athletes will be active on Thursday, April 16?

Thursday, April 16 will see these former Lake County area high school stars in competition.