Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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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.
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Lake County named a top 10 U.S. county for business by Site Selection Magazine
Lake County has been recognized in Site Selection Magazine’s list of the top 10 U.S. counties for business, based on economic development and local conditions.
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Lake County announces flood insurance premium discounts for unincorporated residents
Lake County has announced that property owners in unincorporated areas may qualify for flood insurance premium discounts averaging $273 annually.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces SIG arrests Waukegan drug dealer
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Waukegan drug dealer following a joint investigation conducted by its Special Investigations Group (SIG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...
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Lake County reports first West Nile virus detection of 2025
Lake County has reported the first confirmed presence of West Nile virus in 2025.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit joins BUI campaign July 4–6
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced that its Marine Unit will participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide Boating Under the Influence (BUI) enforcement and awareness campaign.
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Lake County opens regional 911 services facility
Public safety organizations in Lake County marked the grand opening of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility on June 27, following over a decade of planning and coordination.
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Lake County to close Winchester Road and IL 83 intersection for realignment
Lake County has announced the closure of the intersection at Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83 (IL 83) starting on the morning of Monday, July 7.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest in stabbing threat incident
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a man previously charged in a 2017 stabbing.
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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.