Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County Community Services Committee considers HUD amendments
At a recent meeting, the Lake County Health and Community Services Committee considered a joint resolution approving Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan amendments for 2013-2015.
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Lake Forest City Council discusses residents' tax-bill fluctuation concerns
At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest City Council discussed residents' concerns about their tax bills fluctuating up or down unexpectedly.
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Candidates call on state to analyze how CPS funds are being spent
Illinois’ General State Aid (GSA) funds K-12 education and was originally intended to financially support school districts with the most need. Through the years, however, the formulas used to calculate the amount of state funding school districts receive has sparked outrage over the funding system providing large subsidies to a few select districts, namely, Chicago Public Schools.
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Lake County Winchester House Board updated on transitional-care management
The Lake County Winchester House Advisory Board will get a transitional-care management update at its next meeting 4 p.m. Thursday at 1125 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville.
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Lake County Building Committee discusses planned Vista Ridge subdivision
At a recent meeting, the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee had a public-information meeting on the planned Vista Ridge subdivision in Warren Township.
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Antioch trustees consider resolution to approve local road maintenance
At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board considered a resolution to approve maintenance of local roads under state law.
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Round Lake Beach Board discusses proposed Route 53 extension project
At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Beach Village Board discussed the proposed Route 53 extension project.
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Friends of Lake Villa District Library may shift fiscal year to that of library
At a recent meeting, the Lake Villa District Library Board discussed a Friends of the Lake Villa District Library plan to shift its fiscal year so that it coincides with the library's.
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Lake Bluff trustees to consider exiting firefighting pact with McHenry County
The Lake Bluff Board of Trustees will consider pulling out of an intergovernmental agreement with McHenry County for specialized firefighting services at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave.
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Abernathy: Democrats 'playing games' while people in need suffer
Dawn Abernathy said House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Dist. 22) is placing his own personal interests before those of Illinois voters.
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Abernathy echoes state's warning that meter is running as bills go unpaid
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Illinois needs a budget as soon as possible.
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Saluki shot putter saves best for last at NCAA Championships
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- It took a little bit of luck and some sweating out other results, but Southern Illinois Salukis shotput thrower Josh Freeman made his mark at the NCAA Championships, finishing sixth and earning historic All-American honors.
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Lake County Board holds public hearing on plan to create SSA 17
At a recent meeting, the Lake County Board held a public hearing on a proposal to establish Special Service Area Number 17 (SSA 17).
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Antioch Committee of Whole discusses RV parking issues
At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board Committee of the Whole discussed RV parking issues.
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Lake County Judicial Committee updated on White House/NACo event
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee heard a presentation on the upcoming White House/National Association of Counties (NACo) Workshop.
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Amrozowicz: Re-mapping initiative 'vital' to returning Assembly to voters
Mike Amrozowicz, running for state Senate in District 31, said remaking the legislative map is crucial to bring new blood into the Capitol.
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Lake County electronics recycling program gets reprieve
Reversing its initial decision to scrap electronics recycling for Lake County residents, SWALCO’s Board of Directors agreed to postpone the program’s termination date in an effort to obtain further funding from surrounding communities.
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Lake Bluff public hearing held on push to amend Comprehensive Plan
At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Plan Commission and Zoning Board held a public hearing on a measure to amend the Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan concerning the planning details for blocks two and three of the Central Business District.
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Lake Zurich Planning and Zoning Commission resumes rezoning hearings
At a recent meeting, the Lake Zurich Planning and Zoning Commission resumed two public hearings on rezoning requests begun at a previous meeting.
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Abernathy: Sente all talk, no action on tax reform
With the General Assembly in Springfield failing yet again to agree on a reasonable budget, families in Illinois are uneasy.