Lake County Gazette

Lake County Clerk Carla Wyckoff recently reminded residents to take advantage of the county's free election judge training.

Libertyville residents say quality of life is good in village survey

Nearly 100 percent of people surveyed by the village of Libertyville said the overall quality of life in the village was good or excellent.

Wilson Road underpass completed

Lake County officials recently completed the Wilson Road underpass, which provides a trail access from Marl Flat Forest Preserve east to Fairfield Park in Round Lake, Illinois.

Gurnee Chamber of Commerce website under construction

The village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce's website will be temporarily down while officials make necessary upgrades.

Lake County offers opioid antidote training for school nurses

The Lake County Opioid Initiative has begun training school nurses to administer the opioid antidote Naloxone to students suffering from opioid overdose.

Lake Forest Parks and Rec board holds regular meeting

The City of Lake Forest's Parks and Recreation board met Tuesday to handle a variety of business.

Lake County passes balanced 2016 budget

The Lake County board adopted a balanced $496 million budget for the next fiscal year at its Nov. 10 meeting.

County approves funding for Phase 2 of Aptakisic Road project

Lake County officials approved funding Nov. 10 to hire a design consultant for a construction project on Aptakisic Road.

Highwood considers consolidating emergency services with Highland Park

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The consolidation of services is partly a response to the state's ongoing financial troubles.

Grayslake Heritage Center opens tree exhibit to showcase local business

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The new exhibit will connect the community with local non-profits and community groups.

Lake Forest Finance Committee proposes tax cap, approves school separation

The city of Lake Forest's Finance Committee recently met at the City Council Chambers in advance of this year's budget talks.

Deerfield Appearance Review Commission scrutinizes business signs

The village of Deerfield's Appearance Review Commission recently met at Deerfield Village Hall to issue its judgment on the aesthetics of several local business owners' proposed signs.

Lake County Board of Health meeting Wednesday night

The Lake County Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at its offices in Conference Room 3112, 3010 Grand Ave., in Waukegan. The board will hear a presentation on the Behavioral Health Community Action Plan. The county is currently accepting proposals for the plan until Nov. 20.

Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to unveil two new exhibits

The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum will unveil two new exhibits at an opening event 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the center, 164 Hawley Street. The "Food, Family and Tradition: Dining in Grayslake" exhibit will feature firsthand accounts from Grayslake residents about their favorite dining memories, restaurants and personal or family recipes.

Gurnee Village Board meeting Monday night