Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County announces 2025 transportation improvements
Lake County has announced that the Division of Transportation's 2025 construction program will allocate $117 million to infrastructure projects focused on enhancing safety, mobility, and sustainability throughout the county.
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Lake County seeks feedback on Fairfield Road Planning Study
Lake County has announced progress on the Fairfield Road Planning Study, conducted by the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT), and is seeking public feedback.
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Lake County announces discounted well water testing
Lake County has announced a temporary reduction in well water testing fees for homeowners who rely on well water, aligning this initiative with National Groundwater Awareness Week.
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Lake County ranks 97th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $8,746 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Lake County received an average of $8,746 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in Illinois.
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Lake County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet Feb. 25
Lake County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25
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Waukegan man charged in Beach Park shooting death
A Waukegan man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of an associate in Beach Park on February 9.
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Lake County Health committee plans emergency appropriate of grant funding
The Lake County Health and Community Services Committee is set to deliberate on January 7 regarding an emergency appropriation of $51,722.
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Lake County warming center locations found through online tool
Lake County has announced that residents without access to heat can utilize various warming centers located throughout the county.
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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 12
Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Dec. 12
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Lake County Chief County Assessment Office met Dec. 12
Lake County Chief County Assessment Office met Thursday, Dec. 12
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Lake County Board keeps Hart as its chair
Seven Lake County Board members, reelected in the November 5 General Elections, were officially sworn into office on December 2.
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Lake County homeowners may get flood insurance costs cut 20%
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program may enable property owners in unincorporated Lake County to save an average of $241 on their flood insurance policies.
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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Dec. 5
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Thursday, Dec. 5
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Lake County Rules Committee met Dec. 4
Lake County Rules Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 4
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Lake County deputies seize firearms after Freemont Middle School student allegedly threatened school shooting
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies have confiscated firearms from the residence of a Fremont Middle School student who allegedly threatened a school shooting while on a bus in unincorporated Mundelein on November 13.
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Lake County celebrates safeguarding building for birds
Lake County officials convened on Friday to commemorate the bird-friendly enhancements made at the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville.
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Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Aug. 13
Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, Aug. 13
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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met May 29
Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 29.
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Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met May 8
Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Wednesday, May 8
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Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met May 29
Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Wednesday, May 29