Lake County Gazette

First responder layoffs in Harvey show need for fiscal reforms, Davie says

By Robert Hadley | Apr 19, 2018

Recent layoffs of some police officers and firefighters over a pension crisis has left some Harvey residents worried about how it will affect the city's ability to cope with emergencies.

Voters settle three tax-related issues in Lake County; a fourth one gets shot down

By Robert Hadley | Mar 21, 2018

Lake County voters, who voted 54 percent to 46 percent to have Gov. Bruce Rauner face re-election in November, also decided the fate of four fiscal measures on Tuesday, according to results posted on the county’s election results page.

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GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Hultgren behind effort to expand energy research efforts

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

A bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will not only spur energy research to keep America at the forefront of technology, but it may also create jobs in Illinois.

McSweeney backing Ives in bid to unseat 'failed governor'

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

As Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s legislative stances this year have landed him in hot water with members of his own party, there are growing calls to replace him on the gubernatorial ballot next year.

SBA loans available help victims of July flooding

By Robert Hadley | Dec 11, 2017

Disaster relief in the form of low-interest Small Business Administration (SBA) loans was recently made available for residents of Lake, Cook and McHenry counties, according to a press release from U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL).

Lake Forest High student's video to be featured in bicentennial celebration

By Robert Hadley | Dec 3, 2017

A video created by a Lake Forest High School student to honor the upcoming Illinois bicentennial was one of five selected to be featured in a daily countdown ahead of the celebration, according to a press release from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office.

West Deerfield supervisor candidate says time to do away with townships

By Robert Hadley | Dec 3, 2017

Louis Stone, candidate for the West Deerfield Township supervisor position, says the township system has outlasted its usefulness and no longer needs taxpayer funding.

Grant township assessor supports property tax freeze

By Robert Hadley | Nov 17, 2017

As a proposal to freeze local property taxes in Illinois sits in limbo after the state Senate refused to consider it before recess this month, Jeri Barr, Grant township assessor, is among officials voicing support for the measure.

Fundraiser to aid Mundelein area veterans programs

By Robert Hadley | Oct 21, 2017

Veteran programs in the Mundelein area will get a boost from a casino night fundraiser on Nov. 12, according to a press release from the GLMV Chamber of Commerce.

Yingling helping Avon Township rid itself of road district

By Robert Hadley | Sep 30, 2017

Thanks to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling (D-62), the wait for Avon Township to eliminate its road district, levied at $2 million, is almost over, according to the Better Government Association (BGA).