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News from August 2016

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McConchie calls on fellow lawmakers to put the voters' interests before theirs

By Hoang Tran | Aug 22, 2016

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26) said he believes that those who hold public office need to focus first on the people instead of themselves.

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Portion of Highland Park receives mosquito-control treatment

By JoAnna Brown | Aug 22, 2016

After completing adult mosquito surveillance, in which two additional West Nile virus mosquito samples were located in the northwest portion of Highland Park, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District conducted a ground-based mosquito-control treatment recently.

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Clerk of Circuit Court touts fiscal record during re-election bid

By Deana Carpenter | Aug 22, 2016

Keith Brin took office as Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2012, and since then, he has made it a priority to continue the Lake County tradition of fiscal responsibility.

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Pine Meadow Golf Club pro wins PGA Youth Development Award

By John Severance | Aug 22, 2016

Dennis Johnsen's philosophy on golf can be traced back to legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice.

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Second week of Olympics adds to Illinois medal count

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

It was another successful week for athletes from Illinois at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as our participants hit the medal stand in six different events.

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No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

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School districts' pension 'pickups' cost students and taxpayers

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

The practice of the "pickup" -- where school districts pay some, if not all, of teachers' contributions into their own retirement pensions -- could leave Illinois' educators, students and taxpayers high and dry.

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Buffalo Grove Village Board to discuss shopping-center, 911 surveys

By Louie Torres | Aug 19, 2016

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will discuss shopping-center and 911 surveys at its next meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in the EOC Conference Room, 50 Raupp Blvd.

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Highland Park Board of Fire, Police Commissioners to review candidate screenings

By Louie Torres | Aug 19, 2016

The Highland Park Fire and Police Commissioners Board will review screening results for police and firefighter candidates in a closed session during a special meeting 6:15 p.m. today at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.

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Highland Park Zoning Board considers several variance requests

By Louie Torres | Aug 18, 2016

The Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.

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Waukegan City Council considers use of Steiner Pavilion for music festival

By Louie Torres | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Waukegan City Council was expected to authorize the use of Steiner Pavilion for the Soulful Sounds Music Festival on Friday, Sept. 2.

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Buffalo Grove Planning Commission discusses proposed developments

By Louie Torres | Aug 18, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission discussed two proposed developments.

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Libertyville Appearance Review Commission considers signage, facade requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Appearance Review Commission considered several permit requests for new signage, building facades.

Mundelein Arts Commission considers ideas for future events

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Mundelein Arts Commission held a brainstorming session for ideas on possible commission activities.

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Buffalo Grove adult co-rec fall soccer season registration underway

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2016

The 2016 adult co-rec fall soccer season begins Sept. 6 in Buffalo Grove, according to bgparks.org.

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Gurnee Zoning Board to consider Walmart resubdivision request

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

The Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board will consider Walmart's request for a resubdivision of Block L in Gurnee Mills at the board's next meeting 7:30 p.m. today

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Mettawa Finance Committee discusses building-permit services

By Louie Torres | Aug 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Mettawa Finance Committee discussed engineering and building-permit services.

Libertyville Sewer Committee updated on water-main projects

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Water and Sewer Committee received updates on water-main replacement projects at several sites around the city under the Underground Utility Improvements Program.

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Buffalo Grove trustees discuss plans for Lake Cook Corridor Market Study

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Buffalo Grove Village Board considered seeking contract bids to commission a Lake Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan.

Libertyville Appearance Review Commission weighs options for overgrown trees

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Appearance Review Commission discussed options to deal with two overgrown trees bumping up against the building at 1200 American Way.