Republican state legislative candidates seeking to represent Lake County would like to see an independent investigation into the allegations that newly appointed Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino misspent campaign funds.

To handle unexpected costs, Lake Forest Fire Chief Jeff Howell will hold an open public meeting of the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) 6:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall Council Chambers.

From union labor and uniforms to oaths of office and ordinances, the Village of Round Lake Beach Council covered much ground at its 7:12 p.m. Dec. 14, 2015, meeting. 

Potential traffic tie-ups and tax levy ordinances took center stage at the Village of Round Lake Beach's Council meeting Dec. 14, 2015, at Village Hall Council Chambers.

With several requests for private construction projects on the agenda, the city of Lake Forest Building Review board is set to convene 6:30 p.m. Wed. at City Hall Council Chambers.

Mundelein voters will decide in March whether future village clerks will be chosen by election or whether they will be appointed by the mayor.

Dan McConchie, a Republican running for the state Senate seat for District 26, hopes to contribute to his district and the state by cutting spending, lowering taxes and fighting current political corruption.

Stop signs, sidewalk snow and subdivisions occupied the village of Deerfield board of trustees as it reviewed reports and recommendations at its 7:30 p.m. Monday meeting at Deerfield Village Hall.

Lake County residents can dispose of unwanted household chemicals in February plus obtain relevant information courtesy of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). 

Reports and reviews will headline the village of Mettawa’s Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Cottonwood room of the Hilton Garden Inn.

The Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board will address a requested variance to accommodate an outdoor shed at its 7:30 p.m. meeting today.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will have an array of sustainable waste options, ranging from organic to electronic upgrades, for Highland Park residents this spring.

Chicagoland ComEd consumers living in Highland Park will have better access to data and decision-making regarding their electricity consumption once ComEd transitions from analog to digital “smart” meters.

Assessing signage, site plans, staff and streetscape scenarios, the Lake Bluff Architectural Board of Review met 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall boardroom.

Cub Scouts from Pack 450 led the Pledge of Allegiance for the Deerfield board of trustees' meeting Jan. 19 at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road.

Prior to thanking Public Works for illuminating the village over the holidays, President Roger Byrne called the Vernon Hills board of trustees meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Jan. 19 at 290 Evergreen Drive.

High-density project proposals spurred residents to speak up at the Lake Bluff board of trustees regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Village Hall Board Room at 40 E. Center Ave.

To examine site design, zoning and maintenance matters, Deerfield’s Appearance Review Commission will conduct its workshop meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Deerfield Village Hall.

Rankings, restaurants, rescue and resolutions all vied for the Vernon Hills Village Board’s attention at its 7:00 p.m. Tuesday meeting at 290 Evergreen Drive.

Lake County’s board will have a Special Call meeting Monday at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex.