Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County seeks feedback on ADA transition plan
Lake County is seeking public feedback on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Comprehensive Transition Plan following a recent public meeting discussing the plan's progress.
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Lake County launches Envision 2050 transportation plan survey
Lake County has announced Envision 2050, a comprehensive long-range transportation plan aimed at guiding decisions and priorities for the next 25 years.
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Lake County begins Sheridan Crossing remediation project
Lake County has announced a partnership with the City of North Chicago to initiate the Sheridan Crossing Remediation Project.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest in Round Lake arson case
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man accused of intentionally setting a house on fire in unincorporated Round Lake.
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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center marks 30 years as FQHC
Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has marked its 30th anniversary as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), commemorating three decades of healthcare service to county residents.
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Lake County deputies capture Wisconsin fugitive with possible kidnapping victim
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the successful capture of a man who fled from Wisconsin authorities and was suspected of having a kidnapping victim in his vehicle.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in child neglect and pornography case
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two parents following an investigation that uncovered their children living in unsanitary conditions and child pornography in the father's possession.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces new K9 team member
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has announced the addition of K9 Zack, an explosive detection dog, to its K9 Unit.
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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission announces the 2025 Winter Best Practices Workshops
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Winter Best Practices Workshops, which are scheduled to occur from September through November.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces investigation of Ingleside car-pedestrian crash
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced an investigation into a car versus pedestrian crash that occurred in Ingleside on the afternoon of August 13, 2025.
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Lake County announces proposal to dissolve South Lake Mosquito Abatement District
Lake County has announced a proposal to dissolve the South Lake Mosquito Abatement District.
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Lake County announces agreement with Naval Station Great Lakes for major Navy housing demolition
Lake County has announced the establishment of an intergovernmental support agreement with Naval Station Great Lakes to facilitate one of the Navy's largest housing demolition projects.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen appliances and explosives in Barrington search
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the recovery of 71 stolen LG appliances, valued in the tens of thousands of dollars, alongside homemade explosives during a search in unincorporated Barrington.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrests Beach Park woman for cocaine sales
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Beach Park woman by its Special Investigations Group, a task force funded by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program.
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Lake County Sheriff seeks public’s help after offending vehicle identified in fatal hit-and-run
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced that traffic crash investigators have identified a maroon 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck as the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office charges two in Beach Park fatal crash investigation
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced that, following a detailed investigation, Jordan Ricks and Asia Ricks have been charged with obstruction of justice for providing false information to deputies after a fatal crash in Beach Park.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office charges man in fatal November crash of 5-year-old
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges against a man following a crash on November 26, 2024, that resulted in the death of a five-year-old child.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrests Waukegan man in drug trafficking case
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Waukegan man following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by its Special Investigations Group (SIG), which is part of the federally funded High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area...
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Lake County announces six-month housing coalition initiative
Lake County has announced the launch of the Lake County Coalition for Housing, a six-month regional initiative aimed at addressing housing challenges by bringing together business, government, and community leaders to develop actionable solutions.
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Lake County reports first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus in 2025
Lake County has announced that the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center reported the first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus in 2025.