Lake County Gazette

State Senate hearings question why ‘critical members’ refused involvement in LaSalle VA deaths investigation

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 19, 2021

As Republicans continue to raise questions regarding the 36 deaths at the LaSalle Veterans' Home last fall related to COVID-19, Peter Neumer, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), recently spoke to the state Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Bos: 'Our veterans deserve better'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 1, 2021

Shortcomings at Illinois’ four state-run veterans homes were recently revealed in a collaborative report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in coordination with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH).

Barrington superintendent will retire after 2020-2021 school year

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 7, 2020

The Barrington Area Unit District 220 superintendent's tenure is coming to an end, but he is giving decision-makers time to start the process to find a new top administrator.

Lake County Council split by $25,000 overtime request late in snow season

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 21, 2020

Lake County Councilman Charlie Brown (D-Gary) recently challenged the need for a $25,000 overtime funding request from the Lake County Public Works Department in light of the mild winter.