Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County Workforce Development Workshop slated for March 2
Lake County Workforce invites all area employment seekers to its Workforce Development Workshop from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on March 2 at the Bittersweet Golf Course at 875 Almond Road in Gurnee.
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Pilot program, awards top agenda for Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission
To address grant and employment issues, Lake County’s Housing and Community Development Commission will meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Central Permit Facility’s second floor conference room.
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Fundamental reform is necessary to solve Illinois pension crisis, Senate candidate says
The Illinois pension crisis continues with little assurance that a quick-fix will solve the state’s mounting financial disaster.
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Village of Round Lake Beach to discuss health and infrastructure at meeting
Permits, poles and personnel will all have their moments at Round Lake Beach Village Board’s 7 p.m. Monday meeting at Village Hall, 1937 North Municipal Way.
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Lake County Board to hear numerous reports, resolutions at meeting
In preparation for a long lineup, the Lake County board has issued its final agenda report prior to its meeting 9:00 a.m. Feb. 9 at Lake County’s Administrative Complex.
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Pulte-proposed property plan presented to Vernon Hills Village Board
The Village of Vernon Hills Committee of the Whole approved several requests for architectural projects Monday at its regular meeting.
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Increasing tourism, reviewing police policies occupy Gurnee Village Board meeting
Panhandling, police policies, mannequins and village visitor strategies were the topics discussed at the Gurnee Village board’s regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Jan. 11 at Gurnee Village Hall.
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Lake County Board to convene for Special Call meeting
Lake County’s board will have a Special Call meeting Monday at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex.
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Vernon Hills to tend to animal care, club requests & village vehicles at meeting
Rankings, restaurants, rescue and resolutions all vied for the Vernon Hills Village Board’s attention at its 7:00 p.m. Tuesday meeting at 290 Evergreen Drive.
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Parking, projects propel Lake Bluff villagers to action at Board of Trustees meeting
High-density project proposals spurred residents to speak up at the Lake Bluff board of trustees regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Village Hall Board Room at 40 E. Center Ave.
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SWALCO holds household chemical waste disposal events
Lake County residents can dispose of unwanted household chemicals in February plus obtain relevant information courtesy of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
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McConchie running for Senate in 26th District with support of outgoing State Sen. Dan Duffy
Dan McConchie, a Republican running for the state Senate seat for District 26, hopes to contribute to his district and the state by cutting spending, lowering taxes and fighting current political corruption.
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Mundelein officials say timing is right for clerk referendum
Mundelein voters will decide in March whether future village clerks will be chosen by election or whether they will be appointed by the mayor.
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Lake County Republicans concerned about auditor general’s alleged misspent campaign funds
Republican state legislative candidates seeking to represent Lake County would like to see an independent investigation into the allegations that newly appointed Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino misspent campaign funds.
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Tax levy caps Antioch Board of Trustees meeting
With tax levy issues at the forefront, Mayor Lawrence Hanson called the Village of Antioch Board of Trustees' public hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. Dec. 21, 2015, at Antioch’s Municipal Building.
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Property tax relief, education reform top Gov. Rauner’s speech, GOP House candidate says
Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State speech on Wednesday put forth some exciting proposals that would positively impact Lake County, Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate who is vying for the legislative seat for District 62 in the Illinois House of Representatives, told the Lake County Gazette.
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Demolition, development decisions rule Planning, Building and Zoning Committee meeting
Property hazards, plumbing and preparation occupied the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee at its 9:00 a.m. Dec. 1, 2015, meeting at the Courthouse and Administrative Complex.
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Dan McConchie, GOP candidate for Senate Dist. 26, says Rauner's pension reform efforts not enough
In his second State of the State address, Gov. Bruce Rauner tackled key financial issues affecting Illinois, calling for an end to the state’s seven-month-old budget stalemate, and urging passage of pension reform and property tax relief.
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Renovations, routing highlight Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda
Lake County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee met 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to consider public works, data, transportation and construction projects.
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Conservation highlights Village of Round Lake Beach meeting
Property tax, public works, presentations and participation topped the agenda for The Village of Round Lake Beach Board meeting at 7 p.m.