Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Former Barrington baseball star has become part of the Notre Dame family
Former Barrington High School standout Ryan Lidge is pursuing a pretty big dream: He is well on his way toward joining first cousin Brad Lidge as the second member of his family to play Major League Baseball.
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State’s Attorney: ‘Revolutionary' diversion program marks first triumph
Offering a chance for lawbreakers to take responsibility, make restitution and avoid lifelong stigma, Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim revealed Friday that the jurisdiction’s Alternative Prosecution Program has generated its first successful participant.
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LCDOT invites community to Darrell Road open-house meeting
Lake County’s Division of Transportation (LCDOT) invites the public to its 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. open-house meeting March 9 at Wauconda Township Office, 505 W. Bonner Road.
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Barrington's Eiring a study in courage and optimism
On the surface, University of Illinois freshman and budding track star Konrad Eiring appears to be another carefree college freshman, but his story runs far deeper -- his is a story of courage.
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Bang for the buck?
Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?
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Roslyn Road Elementary School reports poor PARCC scores despite highest spending per student
The 2015 standardized test scores for Barrington Community Unit School District (CUSD) 220’s Roslyn Road Elementary School were below average despite the school district posting the highest per student spending, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
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Dist. 62 GOP candidate hails Rauner's latest budget plan
Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate for House District 62 in Lake County, voiced his support for Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address from earlier in the week.
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Lake County voters can preview March 15 primary ballots online
To make optimum choices in the upcoming Illinois primary election, Lake County registered voters can now preview the March 15 Primary Election ballot online.
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Grayslake Village Board moves forward on animal control contract
Grayslake Village Board convened on Tuesday to execute an agreement regarding Lake County Animal Control and tend to regular business matters.
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Lindenhurst beckons public to roadwork information session Feb. 29
The public is invited to the village of Lindenhurst’s meeting to discuss a road improvement project at 8 p.m. Feb. 29 at Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Chicago Teachers Union enlisting Lake County support in Springfield
Lake’s Rep. Rita Mayfield, Sen. Melinda Bush and Sen. Julie Morrison are among 29 legislators to receive money from the Chicago Teachers Union in 2015. Will they support the powerful union's call to shift state school money to Chicago, away from Lake County districts?
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Chicago school funding by the numbers
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.
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Grayslake’s mayor explains upcoming Routes 53/100 upgrades
Taking advantage of an invitation to guide the design process for new infrastructure, Grayslake plans to take an active role in the Illinois Toll Authority’s imminent construction of an extension and bypass along Routes 53/120.
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Highwood City Council to ink animal care agreement
Animal care and control will be the focus for Highwood’s City Council meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave.
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Lake County invites public input for housing, community development
To help Lake County’s Housing and Community Development Commission make informed housing and development decisions, citizens are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions via mail, e-mail or online.
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Ballots now ready for March 15 Illinois primary
Illinois citizens may now obtain materials enabling them to vote early in Illinois’ March 15 presidential primary.
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Hart tracks fiscal consequences of video gambling in Lake County
Responding to constituents’ ongoing questions about new gaming rules, Lake County board member Sandra Hart recently stated that she believes that risks outweigh any potential benefits.
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Lake County Board of Review to meet for property issues
Lake County’s Board of Review will meet at noon Friday at Stevens Restaurant in Gurnee to issue approvals, review pending agenda items and evaluate new business matters.
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Lake County Health Department promotes ground water health with test kits
During National Ground Water Awareness Week March 7 to March 18, Lake County’s Health Department is offering discounted well water testing kits for residents.
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Lake County Law and Judicial Committee gathers updates, weighs proposals
Convening to hear reports and consider new programs, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee met 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2 in the 10th floor assembly room at 18 N. County St. in Waukegan.