August, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Waukegan Emergency Telephone Board considers buying new radios

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Waukegan Emergency Telephone System Board was expected to approve the purchase of new radios for the fire department.

Expectations high as always for CLC Lancers cross-country teams

By Brent Zell | Aug 11, 2016

The faces may have changed in the College of Lake County (CLC) cross-country program, but the expectations remain the same.

Elawa Farm Commission receives committee reports

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, Lake Forest's Elawa Farm Commission heard reports from the Buildings & Grounds and Finance Committees.

Grayslake Plan Commission discusses sustainability issues

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Grayslake Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals discussed sustainability issues.

Grayslake Police Commission discusses sergeant-eligibility list

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Police Commission discussed the process for amassing the sergeant-eligibility list.

Gurnee Planning Board considers Warren Township re-zoning request

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board considered Warren Township's request to re-zone property at Oglesby Avenue and Delany Road from residential to restricted office.

Round Lake Beach trustees consider plan to restructure police department

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Round Lake Beach Village Board considered a resolution to restructure the police department.

McConchie: 'Change is imperative' if Illinois is to recover

By Kerry Goff | Aug 10, 2016

Dan McConchie, freshman Republican Senator of the 26th District, sat down earlier this year for an interview with Ellee Pai Hong at Comcast Newsmakers when he was first sworn in after incumbent Dan Duffy left office unexpectedly.

Vernon Hills Committee of Whole hears presentation on industrial-facility plan

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Vernon Hills Committee of the Whole heard a presentation from Neil Enterprises on its plan for a proposed new office, manufacturing and warehouse building at the corner of Route 45 and Woodlands Parkway.

Mettawa Parks Committee to be updated on Oasis Park grant bid

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The Mettawa Parks and Recreation Committee will be updated on the Oasis Park grant application at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in the Maple Room of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd.

Long Grove trustees consider extending contract for snow-removal service

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Long Grove Village Board considered extending the contract with ART Fleet Services for snow-removal service.

Round Lake Beach Zoning Commission to hear restaurant's request

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

At a meeting on Thursday, the Round Lake Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request by the McDonald's at 774 Rollins Road for a special-use permit to remodel the restaurant and make other site improvements.

PIPP committee aims to narrow gap between funding, demand for aid

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee discussed ways to narrow the gap between demand for PIPP aid and available funding.

Island Lake Fire and Police Commission discusses employee matters

By Louie Torres | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Island Lake Fire and Police Commission held a closed session to discuss sensitive employee matters.

Illinois Fire Advisory Commission welcomes Waynesville district to fold

By Louie Torres | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission welcomed the Waynesville Community Fire Protection District into the fold.

Illinois Foster Care Advisory Council discusses parent-survey results

By Louie Torres | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Foster Care Advisory Council discussed the results of a recent foster-parent survey.

Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board discusses training initiative

By Louie Torres | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the state's Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Institutional Review Board discussed the National Training Initiative on Adoption Mental Health Competence.

Illinois State Fair Advisory Board discusses attendance projections

By Louie Torres | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois State Fair Advisory Board discussed profit and attendance projections for this year's fair.

Large contingent of athletes from Great Lakes Adaptive Sports headed to Paralympics

By Jason Burke | Aug 9, 2016

GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) is an all-inclusive, proactive, nonprofit organization that strives to get every level of athlete involved.