December, 2015 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Highwood Committee of the Whole weighs tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Highwood Committee of the Whole considered the city's 2015 tax levy at their meeting Dec. 1.

Lake Forest considers golf course and fitness center fees

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Board considered its fee schedule for the Deerpath Golf Course, Lake Forest Fitness Center and Forest Park for the coming fiscal year.

Lake Forest Building Review Board considers new homes, demos

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Lake Forest Building Review Board will consider the construction and demolition of residences at its next regular meeting Jan. 6.

New Year brings new laws across Illinois

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

Lake County officials recently posted a reminder to residents of some of the new state laws that will take effect Jan. 1.

Antioch to issue smoke shop rules, buy cyber insurance

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Antioch board of trustees considered new regulations Dec. 7 that will govern the licensing process for tobacco shops in the village.

CROYA provides 100 music lessons per week

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Committee Representing Our Young Adults (CROYA) Adult Board discussed a number of recent successes from the CROYA youth program at its Sept. 15 meeting.

Deerfield to vote on contracts for North Avenue Reconstruction Project

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will vote on a number of contracts for its North Avenue Reconstruction Project at its regular meeting Jan. 4.

Lindenhurt Police and Fire Commission considers promotions

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Lindenhurst Police and Fire Commission discussed upcoming promotions at its regular meeting Dec. 10.

Lake County approves levy, budget

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Lake County Board approved its 2016 budget and tax levy at its regular meeting Nov. 10.

Aurora issues historic preservation grants

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Aurora Planning and Development Committee authorized four historic preservation grants for local buildings at its Dec. 10 meeting at Aurora City Hall.

31st District candidate supports recall bill targeting Chicago mayor

By Kim Sunderland | Dec 24, 2015

GURNEE -- Lake County Republican Party Chairman Mike Amrozowicz currently has his hands full concentrating on issues in the 31st Senate District, where he’s running as the GOP candidate.

59th District candidate supports bill seeking recall of Emanuel

By Kim Sunderland | Dec 23, 2015

MUNDELEIN — Not only should a recall election of Democratic Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel be allowed, but all elected state officials should face similar accountability measures at the hands of voters, Dawn Abernathy, GOP candidate for the 59th House District, told the Lake County Gazette.