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Lake County Health Department earns national accreditation

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 17, 2016

Lake County’s Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) recently received national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), which protects public health at every level of government nationwide.

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Deerfield Sustainability Commission to focus on recycling innovations

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 17, 2016

Deerfield citizens are advised that the Sustainability Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Village Hall to review two important infrastructure assessment programs and local special events.

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Wheeler announces Governor’s affordable housing conference March 29-30

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

State Rep. Barbara Wheeler recently sent out notices entitled “2016 Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing” to all residents.

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Highland Park’s dual districts agree on beach boating procedures

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Highland Park’s City and Park Districts recently partnered to grant continued permission for powerboat access at Park Avenue Beach, with recreational water activities also continuing outside a Water Treatment Plant security perimeter.

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Lake County State's Attorney wins award to host victims’ rights event

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Lake County State Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office will present “Beat the Blame Game” to change the culture of blaming victims 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 14 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.

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Lake County releases Illinois primary voting information

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Registered voters, including those who qualify for a grace period after having completed their early registration, in Lake County may vote at polling places statewide in the March 15 general primary election.

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Zion City Council endorses amendments, updates calendar

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

Zion City Council’s agenda meeting 7 p.m. March 1 at City Hall covered grant permits, variances and amendments to municipal code.

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SWALCO to halt underfunded electronics recycling

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

Even though it is bolstered with subsidies from local tax revenues, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) recently decided to discontinue its electronics recycling program due to insufficient funding as of May 1.

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Mettawa ZPA addresses village’s comprehensive plan

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

The village of Mettawa’s Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission met 7 p.m. March 1 in the Cottonwood room of the Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 N. Riverwoods Boulevard.

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Highland Park upgrades public communication with mapping websites

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 11, 2016

Widely promoting its web-based information center, Highland Park recently announced two new websites designed to guide residents to landmarks, event venues and municipal projects that promote enhanced public awareness of civic activity.

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Highland Park preservation board to assess five homes' historic value

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 10, 2016

The fates of five Highland Park properties lead the agenda for the next Historic Preservation Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., during which the commission will decide whether they merit landmark status.

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Waukegan daycare, car care, recycling facilities to request zoning changes

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Waukegan’s Planning and Zoning Commission will delve into a dozen petitions to clarify terminology and grant several scheduled rezoning requests at its 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at 100 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

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Waukegan emergency phone board to review consolidation

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Waukegan Emergency Telephone System board members will keep pace with countywide developments as well as hear public comment when they meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at 101 N. West St. in Waukegan.

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Wadsworth ZBA/planners to tour property

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Wadsworth ZBA/Plan commissioners will explore a site at 5:30 p.m. before meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 14155 West Wadsworth Road.

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Waukegan City Council mulls musical, management matters

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

From proclamations to property matters and concerts to compensation, Waukegan’s City Council covered substantial ground when it convened for its 7 p.m. Monday meeting at 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

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Libertyville board to authorize amendments, hear reports

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

With two opportunities for the public to offer input, the Libertyville board of trustees will meet 8 p.m. Tuesday to move forward on various municipal matters at Village Hall, 118 W. Cook Ave.

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Vernon Hills Joint Review board to assess commercial development March 9

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

A local revitalization project will take center stage at the Vernon Hills Joint Review board meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m.

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Lake Forest Plan Commission to review Estate Lane subdivision tomorrow

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

Plans pertaining to a subdivision in progress will be the focus of the City of Lake Forest Plan Commission meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.

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Lake Forest Public Works Committee addresses street lighting

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 7, 2016

Lake Forest’s Public Works Committee considered sanitary sewers, street lighting and water works topics when its members met 5 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.

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CROYA board to meet for youth program updates

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 7, 2016

The Committee Representing Our Young Adults (CROYA) will meet 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. March 8 at 400 Hastings Road in Lake Forest to address regular business and hear department reports.