Lake County Gazette

Illinois Republicans push alternative redistricting process claiming voters 'have had few choices' in past

By James Ledbetter | Apr 11, 2021

Senate Republican Leaders in Illinois introduced the People's Independent Maps Act that will allow legislative redistricting plans to be created by a nonpartisan commission rather than state politicians.

Lake County leaders share good news during GLMV Chamber meeting

By James Ledbetter | May 27, 2020

Representatives of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills shared some success stories during a recent "Ask the Mayors" virtual meeting hosted by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce recently.

Illinois-base Muslim alliance donates mask to support COVID-19 warriors

By James Ledbetter | May 12, 2020

The Waukegan-based Urban Muslim Minority Alliance donated hundreds of KN95 masks to front-line workings and first responders helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to local reports.

Lake Forest funds COVID-19 economic relief business grants with sales taxes

By James Ledbetter | May 12, 2020

Lake Forest will send a portion of sales taxes back to local businesses where they were generated in a grant program created to provide them with some financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sen. Link, reported Arroyo bribe target, lands in the middle of another ethics scandal

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan) has violated the state ethics code by failing to report a $50,000 profit from the sale of a Florida condominium, the Chicago Tribune reports.