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House Democrats from Lake County receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Lake County Democrats in the House Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake), Scott Drury (D-Highwood) and Rita Mayfield (D-Waukegan) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

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Jesiel wants equal school funding before legislative session ends

By Matt Smith | May 28, 2017

Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) wants the General Assembly to focus on one of its most important tasks before the current session ends in less than two weeks: schools.

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Republican challenger Stone falls short in bid to unseat incumbent Feiger in West Deerfield Township supervisor race

By Matt Smith | Apr 4, 2017

Democratic incumbent Alyson Miller Feiger defeated Republican challenger Louis Stone to keep her position as West Deerfield Township supervisor.

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Didech claims Vernon Township supervisor job with win over Kelly

By Matt Smith | Apr 4, 2017

Independent Daniel Didech defeated Township Citizens Party candidate Bob Kelly by approximately 1,200 votes to secure the Vernon Township supervisor position.

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Hultgren retains District 14 seat in U.S. House

By Matt Smith | Nov 8, 2016

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren of Plano retained his seat in the 14th Congressional District by an approximately 20 percent vote margin over Democratic challenger Jim Walz of Gurnee.

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McConchie fulfills promise, opts out of legislative pension system

By Matt Smith | Jun 17, 2016

Illinois State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Dist. 26) said this week that he will no longer be part of the state-legislator retirement system, which is funded with taxpayer money, fulfilling a promise he made before his appointment to the seat.

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District 29 candidate laments state's recent bond downgrade

By Matt Smith | Jun 13, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, Republican Dist. 29 candidate for state Senate, said recently that the state is at a pivotal point as it heads into a second fiscal year without a budget.

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McConchie isn't surprised by Moody's downgrade

By Matt Smith | Jun 10, 2016

Illinois, which has operated without a budget for almost a year, now has the lowest credit score in the U.S. and state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26) isn't surprised. 

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Barrington High School Business Professional of America team medals at state competition

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Barrington High School Business Professionals of America team recently won several medals at the state-level competition.

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Vernon Hills High School right-hander commits to University of Wisconsin-Stout

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Vernon Hills High School senior Sam Perlin recently signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

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Libertyville High School boy's water polo team to hold fundraiser

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Libertyville High School boys water polo team will hold its Spirit Night Wednesday, April 6, at the Chick-fil-A in Vernon Hills.

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Lake Zurich High School Poms team earns 7th place in National Dance Alliance competition

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Lake Zurich High School Poms team recently won seventh place in the National Dance Alliance High School national competition in Orlando.

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Barrington Special Olympics basketball team competes in state tournament

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Barrington Special Olympics basketball team recently competed in the Illinois state tournament.

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Wadsworth board establishes rules for selling cars on residential property

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Wadsworth village board approved an ordinance to establish rules for selling vehicles on private residential property Feb. 16.

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Vernon Hills board discusses TIF

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Vernon Hills village board discussed establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road to improve the condition of the area at its Feb. 16 meeting.

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Lake County Committee of the Whole discusses public safety

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Lake County Committee of the Whole reviewed the public safety aspects of the county's strategic plan at its Feb. 5 meeting.

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Dist. 59 GOP House candidate praises latest Rauner budget plan

By Matt Smith | Feb 18, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address on Wednesday received praise from Dawn Abernathy, a GOP candidate running for the Dist. 59 state House seat.

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Dist. 62 GOP candidate hails Rauner's latest budget plan

By Matt Smith | Feb 18, 2016

Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate for House District 62 in Lake County, voiced his support for Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address from earlier in the week.

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Highwood City Council to discuss energy retrofit

By Matt Smith | Jan 2, 2016

The Highwood City Council will consider entering into a contract for an energy retrofit at its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Round Lake Board of Trustees to discuss guard rail repairs, 2015 comprehensive plan

By Matt Smith | Jan 2, 2016

The Village of Round Lake Board of Trustees will discuss possible guard rail repairs and the 2015 comprehensive plan at its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.