Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Lake County sheriff’s office announces drug trafficking arrest in Park City
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Park City man following an investigation into drug trafficking.
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Lake County announces June 24 job fair in Round Lake Beach
Lake County has announced a job fair scheduled to take place in Round Lake Beach on June 24, 2025.
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Lake County SMC announces start of Bangs Lake outfall improvements
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has announced the commencement of construction on the Bangs Lake Outfall Improvements Project.
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Lake County SMC advances flood reduction projects with state funding
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has announced ongoing projects aimed at mitigating flooding for over 4,000 properties and 125 roads, utilizing $122 million in state funds.
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Lake County offers free digital literacy licenses through partnership with Northstar
Lake County is inviting nonprofit, educational, and government organizations to participate in upcoming training sessions about Northstar Digital Literacy licenses.
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Lake County opposes proposal to eliminate RTA sales tax
Lake County has announced its opposition to a proposed Illinois transit bill that seeks to eliminate the 1/4% Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) sales tax in Lake and counties adjacent to Cook County.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office investigates multi-vehicle crash in Beach Park
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced that traffic investigators are examining a serious multi-vehicle accident that occurred on the morning of June 3, 2025, in Beach Park.
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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission launches tree survey for forestry plan
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission has announced the development of a countywide Urban and Community Forestry Strategic Plan.
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Lake County releases latest homelessness assessment results
Lake County has released the latest results from its annual January count of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Lake County sheriff’s office upgrades jail safety cells
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has announced a collaborative effort with Lake County Facilities to upgrade the jail's designated safety cell area for individuals at risk of self-harm.
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Lake County announces Lake Michigan water expansion for Pekara system residents
Lake County has announced a significant development in its water infrastructure, as over 3,700 customers in the Pekara, Inverrary, and Horatio Gardens neighborhoods will soon transition from well water to Lake Michigan water.
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Lake County seeks public input for ADA transition plan
Lake County has announced the development of a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and is inviting public input through a survey and interactive map to address accessibility concerns.
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Lake County releases annual homelessness count results
Lake County has released the findings of its annual Point-in-Time Count, which assesses the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night each January.
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Lake County announces housing expansion partnership
Lake County has announced a collaboration with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Schreiber Philanthropy to enhance affordable housing in the region, aiming to bolster economic growth.
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Lake County launches Operation Dropbox to support veterans
Lake County has announced the launch of Operation Dropbox, a donation drive running through May to support local veterans in partnership with community organizations.
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Lake County announces completion of US 41 and Stearns School Road intersection project
Lake County has announced the completion of the US 41 at Stearns School Road intersection project, marking the occasion with a gathering of local officials in north-central Lake County.
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Lake County hosts free STI education events
Lake County has announced that the Health Department and Community Health Center, in collaboration with partners, will hold free community events to raise awareness and provide education about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Lake County Board Chair joins state trade mission to Mexico
Lake County announced that Board Chair Sandy Hart joined a state trade delegation to Mexico led by Illinois officials to strengthen economic ties and expand opportunities across the state, including Lake County.
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Lake County offers 29 free digital skills software licenses
Lake County has announced the provision of 29 free licenses for digital skills software through Northstar Digital Literacy to nonprofit, educational, and government organizations offering skill-building programs.
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Lake County announces 2025 transportation improvements
Lake County has announced that the Division of Transportation's 2025 construction program will allocate $117 million to infrastructure projects focused on enhancing safety, mobility, and sustainability throughout the county.