Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County Health Department earns national accreditation
Lake County’s Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) recently received national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), which protects public health at every level of government nationwide.
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Solid Waste Agency of Lake County announces chemical waste collection event in Grayslake
Grayslake residents have an opportunity to dispose of household chemical wastes at a collection event on Saturday, April 30.
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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center receives national accreditation
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) recently awarded national accreditation to the Lake County Health Department.
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McConchie race too close to call
The primary race for the Republican nomination for the Illinois State Senate seat in District 26 is still a close race, with Dan McConchie retaining a slight lead with mail-in and late provisional ballots still to count
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McConchie posts late Senate campaign message
Illinois Senate GOP candidate Dan McConchie has razor-sharp focus on what he hopes to accomplish in Springfield, if elected.
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Lake County State's Attorney wins award to host victims’ rights event
Lake County State Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office will present “Beat the Blame Game” to change the culture of blaming victims 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 14 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
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Lake County releases Illinois primary voting information
Registered voters, including those who qualify for a grace period after having completed their early registration, in Lake County may vote at polling places statewide in the March 15 general primary election.
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SWALCO to halt underfunded electronics recycling
Even though it is bolstered with subsidies from local tax revenues, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) recently decided to discontinue its electronics recycling program due to insufficient funding as of May 1.
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Waukegan emergency phone board to review consolidation
Waukegan Emergency Telephone System board members will keep pace with countywide developments as well as hear public comment when they meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at 101 N. West St. in Waukegan.
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Waukegan City Council mulls musical, management matters
From proclamations to property matters and concerts to compensation, Waukegan’s City Council covered substantial ground when it convened for its 7 p.m. Monday meeting at 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
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Future looks bright for former Mundelein High track star
Even though she wasn’t on the program when the Illinois State University (ISU) Redbirds women’s track team won the Missouri Valley Conference indoor championship last week, Katie Stanczykiewicz couldn’t be happier to be on the team as it prepares for the 2016 outdoor season.
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Grayslake Board of Trustees covers animal, award matters
Mayor Rhett Taylor called the village of Grayslake board meeting to order 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at 10 South Seymour Ave. to hear updates regarding animal control, awards, traffic queries and blood donation.
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Village of Lincolnshire tends to watershed issues, vehicle replacement
With a dozen in attendance, the Lincolnshire village board gathered for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 to approve one vehicle purchase and move regular business forward.
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Crimebusting, contracts & construction call for Grayslake’s attention
All “ayes” were issued for a proclamation to declare Jan. 2016 as Lake County Crime Stoppers Month in Grayslake during the village board’s 7 p.m. Jan. 19 meeting at 10 South Seymour Ave.
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Village of Vernon Hills Committee of the Whole reviews Pulte project
Signage, setbacks and street standards topped the Vernon Hills Committee of the Whole’s (COW) agenda as it convened to study Pulte Development’s conformance to regulations at 7:18 p.m. Feb. 2 at 290 Evergreen Drive.
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Abernathy offers ‘true voice’ among District 59 State Representative candidates
“A true voice” is on the roster in the form of foster Mother, Libertyville native and community activist Dawn Abernathy who is running for state representative in District 59.
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Lake County prosecutor has laundry list of topics to tackle if elected to state House
Wauconda resident Rod Drobinski, running for the 62nd Legislative District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, is focused on tackling the state's fiscal state of affairs, health care, justice and taxes.
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Amrozowicz 'campainging, not complaining'
From a humble background to his present-day status as a veteran and businessman, Mike Amrozowicz is “campaigning, not complaining” to resolve Illinois’ critical needs by running for Senate District 31 as a Republican.
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College of Lake County to hold Jobapalooza Fair
Lake County’s big Jobapalooza Job Resource Fair is coming up on March 3.
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Lake County Board supports a state bill to help consolidate local governments
The Lake County Board is supporting an initiative to introduce new sate legislation to consolidate local governments and save taxpayers money.