Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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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.
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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.