Even in a decades-long career filled with no shortage of honors, Bill Spigner still gets a charge out of a high finish.

Dawn Abernathy, a Republican running for the District 59 State House seat, recently responded to a recent court ruling against the Independent Maps ballot measure, which would overhaul Illinois' redistricting practices, through a post on her Facebook page.

A Dalmatian-decorated, bright-red van with all kinds of bells and whistles has become a hit with residents, the Mundelein Fire Department said recently about its new educational vehicle, designed to increase public safety awareness.

Tryouts for the 2017 Vernon Hills community travel baseball team will be Sunday, Aug. 21, at the VHAC fields on 300 Nike Parkway, according to vhcougars.org.

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Heights Committee discussed landscape and maintenance issues concerning the land on which the Chesapeake Trails sign sits.

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Committee of the Whole discussed the proposed traffic-calming policy.

The Round Lake Village Board will consider a resolution to allow the Round Lake Police Department to continue participating in the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group, at its next meeting 7 p.m. today at 442 N. Cedar Lake Road.

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Village Board votes to update Strategic Plan.

The Lake County Committee of the Whole will be updated on the Lake County Strategic Plan concerning economic opportunities and transportation improvements, at its next meeting 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road.

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee will consider approving the preliminary plat for the Vista Ridge subdivision in Warren Township.

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a Lake Zurich resident's variance request concerning a planned addition to a home, at its next meeting 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the LC Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, in Libertyville.

The Lake County Financial and Administrative Committee will discuss possible uses for video-gambling revenue at its next meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St., in Waukegan.

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Fire and Police Commissioners Board held a closed session to discuss sensitive personnel matters.

To assist Lake County in developing priorities to address potential natural hazards of its mitigation plan, all residents and property owners are encouraged to complete a short public survey available now through Oct. 1 at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSMTMRL.

Running for the 58th District State House seat, Republican Martin “Marty” Blumenthal recently identified a list of core values and approaches as his top priorities in his quest to restore statewide balance.

Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the District 62 State House seat, recently responded to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s comments on term limits, agreeing that there's an urgent need for such political reforms.

When the tab for hotel snacks came to $128.87 in June 2013 during a College of Lake County Board member's stay at a Chicago hotel, the total eventually prompted Illinois lawmakers to rein in spending, yielding legislation recently co-sponsored by State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26).

A recent report has revealed that Illinois lawmakers are the fifth-highest-paid lawmakers in the nation, with an annual base salary of $68,000, far more than neighboring states like Iowa.

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Health and Community Services Committee considered seeking a lease extension on office space for the Veterans Assistance Commission.