The pension fund for Lake Forest police officers is now underfunded by nearly $23 million, a deficit 90 percent higher than 10 years ago, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Highwood and Highland Park have tentatively agreed to make Highland Park the emergency services provider for both cities, and Highwood Mayor Charlie Pecaro recently took the partnership to the people.
The Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 337 additional acres in Fremont Township for the Ray Lake Forest Preserve at their meeting Nov. 10.