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Lake County Farmland Committee discusses 2017 state certification

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The Lake County Farmland Assessment Committee to discuss the 2017 State of Illinois certification and PI values at a recent meeting.

Lake County Liquor Control Commission will hear several permit requests

By Louie Torres | May 20, 2016

The Lake County Liquor Control Commission will hear and consider several requests for permits at its next meeting 9 a.m. Monday in Conference Room C on the 10th floor of the Lake County Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St.

Gurnee Village Board OKs collective bargaining pact with engineers union

By Louie Torres | May 19, 2016

The Gurnee Village Board approved a Class 9 liquor license for Warren Newport Public Library's "Bingo in the Book" fundraiser, held April 29.

Round Lake Village Board OKs Employee Compensation Plan

By Louie Torres | May 19, 2016

The Round Lake Village Board approved a fiscal 2017 Employee Compensation Plan at a recent meeting.

Antioch trustees OK liquor license for Discount Tobacco store

By Louie Torres | May 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Board of Trustees approved a Class "C" retail-package liquor license for the Discount Tobacco store.

Lake Bluff Zoning Board to consider amending Comprehensive Plan

By Louie Torres | May 18, 2016

The Lake Bluff Joint Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing during its meeting at 7 p.m. today at Village Hall to discuss a proposal to amend the village's Comprehensive Plan, specifically concerning downtown land use and Central Business District planning.

Highwood Committee of Whole to discuss fiscal 2017 budget

By Louie Torres | May 17, 2016

The Highwood Committee of the Whole is expected to discuss the fiscal 2017 budget at its 6 p.m. meeting today in City Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Ave.

Lake Forest City Council considers subdivision development plan

By Louie Torres | May 17, 2016

The Lake Forest City Council was expected to consider a proposal to waive a first reading and green-light the Estate Lane Planned Preservation Subdivision development at its meeting this week.

Highwood Council to consider entering proposed 911 phone-system collective

By Louie Torres | May 16, 2016

At its next meeting, the Highwood City Council will consider a proposed resolution in which the city would enter into an agreement with seven other regional municipalities to create a Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board.

County Farmland Committee to discuss 2017 state certification

By Louie Torres | May 12, 2016

The Lake County Farmland Assessment Committee was expected to discuss the 2017 State of Illinois certification and PI values at its meeting this week.

Lake Forest Plan Commission to consider updated city zoning map

By Louie Torres | May 12, 2016

The Lake Forest Plan Commission will hold a public hearing during which it will consider and possibly approve the city's updated zoning map during its next meeting 6:30 p.m. today in City Hall Council Chambers, 220 E. Deerpath.

Highwood Appearance Committee OKs variances, renovations

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Highwood Appearance Review Committee was expected to consider several variance requests at its meeting this week.

Lake County Housing Commission to consider HUD grants today

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission's Executive Committee will consider a plan to accept Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homeless-assistance grants during its next meeting 2:30 p.m. today at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St. in Waukegan.

Lake County Board considers pact with state to continue child-services program

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

During a meeting this week, the Lake County Board considered an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) and the Lake County State’s Attorney to continue the Child Support Enforcement Program.

Lake County Housing Commission to consider accepting HUD homeless-aid grants

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

The Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission will consider a resolution to accept Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant awards, which require a $519,410 appropriation, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lake Bluff trustees to consider altering residential pool house zoning law

By Louie Torres | May 9, 2016

The Lake Bluff Village Board will further consider an ordinance to amend the village's zoning laws on residential pool houses at its meeting 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave.

Antioch trustees approve sale of firefighting vehicle

By Louie Torres | May 6, 2016

The Antioch Board of Trustees approved a rThe Antioch board of trustees approved a resolution to sell firefighting vehicle 2131 recently at a special meeting.

Lake County Committee of the Whole to discuss county board agenda

By Louie Torres | May 5, 2016

The Lake County Committee of the Whole will hear an annual presentation from the regional Office of Education at its next meeting 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road.

Elawa Farm Commission set to approve new fee schedule today

By Louie Torres | May 4, 2016

The Elawa Farm Commission will review and approve a new fee schedule for the farm at its 4 p.m. meeting today at the Elawa Farm Potting Shed, 1401 Middlefork Drive.

Lake Forest Building Review Board to consider demolition request tonight