Lake County Gazette

McConchie: Exodus from state won't end until Democrats relent on taxes

By Greg Travis | Apr 23, 2016

HAWTHORN WOODS – Illinois has now gone 10 months without a state budget, and the effects of the impasse are becoming difficult to ignore.

Future looks bright for former Mundelein High track star

By Greg Travis | Mar 7, 2016

Even though she wasn’t on the program when the Illinois State University (ISU) Redbirds women’s track team won the Missouri Valley Conference indoor championship last week, Katie Stanczykiewicz couldn’t be happier to be on the team as it prepares for the 2016 outdoor season. 

Former Barrington baseball star has become part of the Notre Dame family

By Greg Travis | Feb 23, 2016

Former Barrington High School standout Ryan Lidge is pursuing a pretty big dream: He is well on his way toward joining first cousin Brad Lidge as the second member of his family to play Major League Baseball.

Barrington's Eiring a study in courage and optimism

By Greg Travis | Feb 20, 2016

On the surface, University of Illinois freshman and budding track star Konrad Eiring appears to be another carefree college freshman, but his story runs far deeper -- his is a story of courage.

Mundelein officials say timing is right for clerk referendum

By Greg Travis | Feb 2, 2016

Mundelein voters will decide in March whether future village clerks will be chosen by election or whether they will be appointed by the mayor.