Newly elected state representative and former school board member Darren Bailey was as passionate as anyone in Springfield about guiding legislation through the House that will double fines for anyone caught driving around a stopped school bus in the process of picking up or dropping off school children.

Of the 384 students attending Maple School in 2018, 78.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 78.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Median prices rose in Lakemoor over last year, and are down 5.3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

238 Lake St., Libertyville. The 5,000-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a 2-car garage, 4-story custom staircase, 3 fireplaces, front porch, multiple balconies, deep woodwork, detailed millwork, gourmet kitchen, high end appliances, butlers pantry, finished walk-out lower level and the master suite has scenic views of the property.

Of the 606 students attending Northbrook Junior High School in 2018, 59.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 56.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Median prices declined in Pistakee over last year, and are down 25.5 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of 2019-04-01.

Of the 300 students attending Elm Place School in 2018, 63.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 49.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Median prices rose in Spring Grove over last year, and are up 5.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Michele Kennedy donated $5,000 to Independent Ann Taylor's election campaign committee, Citizens for Ann Taylor, on April 19, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

540 Stablewood Lane, Lake Forest. The 4,022-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a walk-in pantry, island, recreation room, sun room, hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, stainless appliances, loft and also has a pool.

On Tuesday, Lakes sophomores went on field trips to one of five local universities, Carroll University, North Central, Elmhurst, Northern Illinois University, and University of Illinois Chicago.

Calling all volunteers!

While lobbyists are busy crafting the apparent copycat green energy bills sweeping across state legislatures, Illinois conservatives are withholding support for these controversial proposals until more is understood.

184 W Onwentsia Road, Lake Forest. The 8,161-square-foot country style has 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, a 4-car garage, a large eat-in kitchen with a butler's pantry, a full second kitchen, a master suite with an impressive outfitted closet, 2 fireplaces, a cinema room, a recreation room, an additional 3,500 square feet in the lower level and an elevator. The home has a fenced backyard and sits on 1.78 acres.

Of the 526 students attending Edgewood Middle School in 2018, 63 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 48.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Median prices rose in Fox Lake over last year, and are up 5.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Of the 277 students attending Indian Trail Elementary School in 2018, 56.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 52.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Median prices declined in Port Barrington over last year, and are down 6.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

City of Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, March 14.