Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Drobinski vows to help restore ‘fiscal sanity,’ create 'better future'
From a blue-collar background to a Georgetown law degree, Republican Rod Drobinski, candidate for the House District 62 seat, already has traveled far — and remains determined to uphold issues viewed as critical by Illinois voters.
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Drobinski: State political reform starts with redistricting, term limits
As a supporter of the Independent Map Amendment and term limits, Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the District 62 State House seat, recently remarked on the redistricting issue both on Facebook and in a statement recently made to the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization.
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Blumenthal releases blueprint for turning around state's economy
Citing statistics involving Illinois’ property tax status and general business atmosphere, Martin “Marty” Blumenthal, Republican candidate for the District 58 State House seat, recently issued a statement emphasizing his vision for repairing the state’s wounds.
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Blumenthal releases list of values he cherishes
Running for the 58th District State House seat, Republican Martin “Marty” Blumenthal recently identified a list of core values and approaches as his top priorities in his quest to restore statewide balance.
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Lake County asks communities to take online natural-disaster-readiness survey
To assist Lake County in developing priorities to address potential natural hazards of its mitigation plan, all residents and property owners are encouraged to complete a short public survey available now through Oct. 1 at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSMTMRL.
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Amrozowicz praises legislative effort to remove Mautino from office
Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, recently hailed 20 GOP Illinois lawmakers who filed a joint House resolution (HJR) to remove Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino from office amid state and federal probes into campaign spending issues.
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Gurnee Emergency Telephone System Board updated on stopgap budget
At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Emergency Telephone System Board was updated on the recently passed state stopgap budget's provisions.
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Round Lake Committee of Whole discusses National Night Out plans
At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole discussed local plans for the upcoming National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 2.
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Amrozowicz pleased with stopgap budget, but wants lasting change
The Illinois stopgap budget, passed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers in late June, has provided some relief to several state agencies and groups; however, it is also looked upon as a concern to many others.
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Lake Bluff Village Board votes to allow electric-lift systems on bluffs
At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Village Board approved an amendment to city zoning regulations to allow electric-lift systems on bluffs.
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Gurnee Village Board OKs final Stonebridge subdivision plat
At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Village Board approved the final plat for the Stonebridge subdivision.
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Antioch Committee of Whole considers sign-ordinance revisions
At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board Committee of the Whole considered proposed sign-ordinance revisions.
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Abernathy: Voters tired of 'games,' ready for new leadership
Voters have been voicing their opinions to Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for House District 59, and they are "tired."
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Lake County liquor board considers amusement-distributor license request
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Liquor Control Commission considered a request for an amusement-distributor license from Fair Share Gaming, LLC.
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Lake County athletes win Dick Durant Award
College of Lake County basketball player Daniel (D.J.) Ostrander and volleyball player Hannah Cassiday recently received the Skyway Conference Dick Durant Award.
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Mundelein trustees hear presentation on senior housing plan
At a recent meeting, the Mundelein Village Board heard a presentation on the concept plan for a proposed affordable-housing apartment complex for senior citizens.
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Round Lake Village Board agrees to mosquito-abatement program cost
At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Village Board approved the cost of a mosquito-abatement program from Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc.
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Lancers fall-sports tryout dates set
Team-tryout dates for fall sports at College of Lake County have been announced, according to the school's athletic website.
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College of Lake County fall sports tryout schedule released
Team-tryout dates for fall sports at the College of Lake County (CLC) have been announced on the school's athletic website.
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Highwood City Council considers approving labor pact with police union
At a recent meeting, the Highwood City Council considered approving a collective-bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council.