Lake County Gazette

The Village of Gurnee Board of Trustees held its first regular November meeting on Monday night.The agenda included a presentation on the Gurnee Legion of Craft Beer Fest and a presentation of the police department's Four Pillar Awards by Police Chief Kevin Woodside.

Mundelein to participate in 'Green Light a Vet' campaign via clock tower

The Village of Mundelein will put a green light in the Village Hall clock tower to participate in the national Green Light a Vet program honoring veterans' contributions. The campaign has over 421,000 supporters counted on its website and urges people around the country to change one lightbulb in a visible location, such as a porch or office window to green, then share images or video of their green bulb on social media platforms, using #greenlightavet.

Kane, Will Counties, state awarded federal affordable-housing grants

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) said on Monday that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded approximately $48 million in grants to Illinois' state and local governments to fund affordable-housing projects. More than $43 million will go to the state, with the remaining funds going to Kane and Will Counties.

Dold measure aims to ensure education funds not used on old pension debt

U.S. Rep. Bob Dold (R-Dist. 10) visited Holmes Middle School in Wheeling on Monday to promote an amendment he authored that would prevent the state from using federal education funds intended for aiding in-need students to pay down unrelated past pension obligations.

Sente discusses education issues with Vernon Hills school administrators

State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Dist. 59) met with several local school administrators in Vernon Hills recently to discuss educational needs in Illinois and legislative proposals that aim to improve schools."I'm glad to resume this ongoing dialogue focused on maintaining the strongest standards for education, keeping our children safe and protecting funding for local schools,” Sente said.

Hultgren attaches anti-lobbying provision to transportation-funding bill

U.S. Reps. Randy Hulgren (R-Dist. 14) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) filed an amendment to the pending Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763) on Tuesday that would reinstate a previous law preventing the Department of Transportation from accepting any payment to lobby for legislation at any level of government.

Deerfield promotes yard-work program to link teens with those in need

As winter nears, the Village of Deerfield is promoting its TeenConnect matchmaking program that links teens willing to do yard work, including snow removal, for residents who could use the help. TeenConnect is the village's name for its growing list of local teens who have made themselves available for leaf raking, lawn mowing, snow shoveling and other outdoor maintenance jobs.

Lake Bluff board to hold public hearing on property tax levy

The Village of Lake Bluff Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the property tax levy at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the Village Hall Board Room, located at 40 East Center Ave. Village Administrator R. Drew Irvin said this may be the only opportunity for public input on the levy, as the trustees have reserved the right to revise and pass the levy without any further public inspection, notice or hearing.

Widow of Fox Hill officer who committed suicide could receive his pension despite embezzlement allegations

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 5, 2015

In face of alleged corruption scandal, wife is still entitled to substantial benefits.

Deerfield unveils $58 million 2016 budget

The Village of Deerfield has adopted a $58 million budget for the 2016 calendar year. Village Manager Kent Street introduced the budget in an introductory budget message to the budget, available as a PDF: www.deerfield.il.us/assets/1/village_government/15-95_Ord__Adopting_2016_Budget.pdf.

Hultgren aims to ensure transportation bill doesn't give suburbs short shrift

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 6, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) took to the House floor this week to call for a more equitable share of transportation funding for suburban communities from the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, which the House passed on Thursday.

Highland Park Fire Department to host blood drive

Highland Park will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Highland Park Fire Department, 1130 Central Avenue, Station No. 33.The drive will be managed by the blood-collection company LifeSource. To donate blood, participants must show proof of identification, be at least 17 years old (16-year-olds may donate with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 lbs.

Dold, Bush to speak at Alzheimer's educational event in Zion

The Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (AA) will hold an educational program featuring U.S. Rep. Bob Dold (R-Dist. 10) and Illinois State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Dist. 31) 1:30-3 p.m. on Friday at the Zion Park District's Senior Center, 2600 Emmaus Avenue in Zion.

Illinois to receive over $67 million in HUD affordable-housing grants