Lake County Gazette

On October 7, Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith presented the annual State of the Village address to members of the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce at 25N Coworking.

Lake Villa announces annual holiday parade and tree lighting for November 29

The Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Lake Villa is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. The parade will start at Palombi Middle School and proceed down Cedar Avenue, ending at Railroad Avenue.

Lake Villa announces start date for LRS leaf collection program

LRS will start its annual leaf collection program in the Village of Lake Villa on October 20, 2025.

Round Lake Village Board increases rates to fund water and sewer upgrades

Earlier this year, the Village Board approved an increase to the monthly fixed fee for water and sewer services.

Mundelein Police Department offers online reporting for non-emergency services

By D. L. Darling | Oct 14, 2025

Residents in Mundelein now have the option to submit non-emergency police service requests online using Frontline Public Safety.

Barrington announces fall schedule for branch chipper service

By D. L. Darling | Oct 6, 2025

Residents in Barrington are advised to prepare for the upcoming fall chipper service.

Hawthorn Woods Police Department shares Halloween safety tips for local families

By D. L. Darling | Oct 6, 2025

Residents in Hawthorn Woods are being reminded of safety measures for Halloween trick-or-treating.

Highland Park police determine no threat after child luring report

In the evening of September 24, 2025, the City of Highland Park Police Department responded to a report from a resident that a student had been approached by an unknown individual who allegedly asked the student to enter their vehicle.

Lake Bluff Police Department hosts free car seat inspections during Child Passenger Safety Week

The Lake Bluff Police Department has announced its participation in Child Passenger Safety Week, taking place from September 21 to 27.

Sewer system inspection using smoke testing scheduled for late September

Beginning the week of September 29, crews from Duke’s Root Control, Inc. will conduct an evaluation of the sanitary sewer system and private sewer service laterals in the area.

Overnight repairs scheduled for Route 41 bridge over Grand Avenue

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that repairs will be made to address a dip on the US Route 41 bridge over Grand Avenue.

Leaf vacuuming for single family homes starts October 20 and ends November 24

Leaf vacuuming services for single family homes are set to begin the week of October 20, 2025, and will continue through the week of November 24, 2025.

Village announces winners of the 2025 photo contest

The Village has announced the winners of its 2025 Photo Contest, which attracted more than 280 votes from the community.

Cedar Lake Road to close for homecoming parade on September 27

By D. L. Darling | Sep 26, 2025

Cedar Lake Road will be closed from Washington Street in Round Lake to Hawthorne Drive in Round Lake Beach on Saturday, September 27.

Warren-Newport Public Library promotes free business tools through expanded cardholder services

Warren-Newport Public Library is highlighting a range of resources available to local business owners and entrepreneurs through its library card program.

Barrington businesses remain open despite Route 14 closure

All businesses located in the Local Traffic Only areas along Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road remain open during the temporary closure of Route 14.

Round Lake announces updated card payment fees for utility bills

Beginning October 14, 2025, users paying their utility bills through the Invoice Cloud portal will see a change in fees.

Flags in Illinois lowered to half-staff for former Governor Jim Edgar