Trustee Brent C. Bluthardt

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Feb. 11

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Feb. 11

Dr. Wayne P. Webster, President

Albion College announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees from Antioch

Albion College recognized Annika Lindstrom and Hailey Christner of Antioch on its Fall 2025 Dean’s List.

Dr. Angus Catchot, Director of Extension

Caroline Woolard named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 Deans’ List

Caroline Woolard from Antioch, Illinois, was recognized on the Mississippi State University fall 2025 Deans’ List for academic achievement.

Clay Johnson  Village Administrator at Village of Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst highlights resident Randy Harnicker in new profile series

Randy Harnicker, a resident of Lindenhurst since 2018, is the subject of the community’s first Resident Profile.

Bob Knudson, President

Mundelein Park & Recreation District names three employees of the year for 2025

Mundelein Park & Recreation District recognized three staff members as Employees of the Year at its annual Employee Recognition Event on February 6.

Nancy R. Rotering - City of Highland Park Mayor

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met February 9

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met 5:30 p.m. Monday, February 9

Ann Maine (District 3) Lake County Board Member

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Jan. 13

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, Jan. 13

Linda Pedersen, (District 1) Lake County Board Member

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Feb. 10

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, Feb. 10

Karen Walsh, Village Clerk

Village of Mundelein Village Board met Feb. 9

Village of Mundelein Village Board met Monday, Feb. 9

Anthony E. Blumberg - Councilmember

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met Jan. 12

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met Monday, Jan. 12

Nancy R. Rotering - City of Highland Park Mayor

City of Highland Park City Council met Feb. 9

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, Feb. 9

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie

Lowest price for E15 gas in Lake County at $2.44 in week ending Jan. 31

Drivers in Lake County reported a weekly low of $2.44 per gallon for E15 gas in the week ending Jan. 31.

Vernon Township Republicans Chairman Jay Swidler

Vernon Township GOP chair: Democrat policies ‘are the reason retirement in Illinois is unaffordable’

Illinois faces significant challenges affecting its attractiveness as a retirement destination due to high taxes and economic issues.

A cutout of President Donald Trump wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat is displayed on a cross during a student anti-ICE protest at Waukegan High School.

Former Waukegan teacher urges investigation into faculty, staff role in protest with crucified Trump display

A protest at Waukegan High School drew statewide attention after a former teacher shared images on social media showing a student walkout and anti-ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) protest that appeared to include a depiction of President Donald…

Shanele Andrews, Area Superintendent for School Leadership & Development

Kindergarten registration begins for fall 2026 in Waukegan Public Schools

Waukegan Public Schools has started registration for kindergarten students entering the 2026-2027 academic year.

Jesse Ortega, Commissioner of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District

Mundelein Park official Jesse Ortega begins fourth term on IAPD Board

Jesse Ortega, Vice President of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s Board of Commissioners, has been reelected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board of Trustees.

Jason Seeley, Chief Police

Mundelein Police Department schedules open house for March 7

The Mundelein Police Department will hold an Open House on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Mike Sosulski, President

Lake Forest College reports high placement rate for class of 2025

Within six months of graduation, 97 percent of Lake Forest College’s Class of 2025 were either employed or enrolled in further education, according to data released by the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center.

Luis Correa, Superintendent

District 56 plans Black History Month celebration at Spaulding School on February 26

The District 56 Black History Month Celebration, titled “A Journey Through Time,” will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spaulding School.

Shanele Andrews, Area Superintendent for School Leadership & Development

Illinois opens annual statewide school climate survey for District 60 families

District 60 families, staff, and students are invited to participate in the 2025–26 Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

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