Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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McConchie vows to give Illinois citizens a voice in Springfield
Dan McConchie appointed represent the 26th District in the Illinois State Senate.
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Lake County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission to discuss job-candidate list
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission was expected to examine and discuss the eligibility list for job candidates at its meeting this week.
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Lake County Cultural Diversity Committee discusses upcoming program, luncheon
The Lake County Cultural Diversity Committee discussed its upcoming Cultural Diversity Program and Luncheon at its meeting this week.
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Lake County Zoning Board to consider variances for Antioch property
The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variance requests on the property at 42582 N. Addison Lane in Antioch at its next meeting 9 a.m. Thursday at the LC Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville.
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Lake County Committee of the Whole reviews recycling program
The Lake County, Illinois Committee of the Whole met last week to review an update regarding the Electronics Recycling Program.
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Get shots, ID for Fido, Fluffy at Vernon Hills pet clinic
An upcoming clinic will give Lake County residents the chance to obtain low-cost vaccines and identification for their canine and feline friends in Vernon Hills.
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State House GOP candidate’s fundraiser focuses on sound fiscal policies in District 62, Illinois
Illinois is on a path to fiscal ruin and it is high time for a new direction, according to Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the state House 62nd District seat.
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Lake County committee discusses threatened litigation in closed session
The Lake County Revenue, Records and Legislation Committee held a regular meeting this week to discuss threatened litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) in an executive session.
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Lake County Judicial Committee to consider recidivism resolution
Lake County’s Law and Judicial Committee will consider resolutions that aim to reduce recidivism and update visitation regulations during its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County Street, in Waukegan.
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Lake County committee expected to OK funds for training unemployed
The Lake County Health and Community Services Committee will consider several workforce and community development resolutions at its next meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 10th Floor Assembly Room of the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County Street, in Waukegan.
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Dawn Abernathy voices support for Independent Map Amendment
Dawn Abernathy, a Republican candidate for state House District 59, is supporting an Independent Maps petition to place the Independent Map Amendment before voters this November.
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Lake Bluff assigns 2016 road resurfacing to Baker and Son
Peter Baker and Son Co., an asphalt paving business with more than a century of roadwork in Illinois to its credit, has been named the contractor for Lake Bluff’s 2016 road resurfacing program.
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Round Lake Beach board, mayor to make April Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Round Lake Beach Village Board will examine reports, evaluate ordinances and recognize local entities for their support of the area’s child-abuse prevention program during its next meeting at 7 p.m. today at Village Hall, 1937 North Municipal Way.
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Unions choosing "intimidation tactics" over debate in right-to-work battle with Lincolnshire small business owners, expert says
Labor leaders in Lake and McHenry counties said Monday a boycott of some Lincolnshire businesses is in order due to a perceived anti-union Village Board vote last year. In response to the Lincolnshire Village Board’s right-to-work ordinance passed in December, Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor officials said they were endorsing a boycott of all nonunion businesses in Lincolnshire.
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Round Lake COW considers water code changes, road maintenance
From fire hydrants to finance, Round Lake’s Committee of the Whole covered pending contracts, community development and capital improvements Monday, convening at Village Hall.
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McConchie is likely replacement for Duffy in Senate District 26
Lake County has to consider who will replace state Sen. Dan Duffy when he resigns from the 26th District seat April 3, and Lake County Republican Chairman Mike Amrozowicz recently told Lake County Gazette that Dan McConchie is the likely candidate for replacement, particularly after his Republican primary victory Tuesday.
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McConchie wins GOP shot in 26th Senate District, looks forward to helping with structural reform
Dan McConchie, who walked away with enough Illinois primary votes to win the Republican nomination in 26th Senate District, said though he currently is running unopposed in fall, he is optimistic that he is the best candidate to help the state with real structural reform.
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Lake County leaders to host zero tolerance forum March 30
Congressman Bob Dold (R-IL) and Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim will join the Village of Mundelein and others sponsoring a forum designed to deter domestic abuse at 6 p.m. March 30 at Mundelein’s Police Department.
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Lake County Committee of the Whole discusses public safety
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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Coroner Rudd named Lake County’s executive of year
Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd recently received Illinois’ 2015 Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award, an honor issued annually to professionals demonstrating innovation, progressiveness and independence in Waukegan.