Lake County Gazette

With tax levy issues at the forefront, Mayor Lawrence Hanson called the Village of Antioch Board of Trustees' public hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. Dec. 21, 2015, at Antioch’s Municipal Building.

Cop car cameras top agenda for Highwood Committee of the Whole meeting

To consider ordinances, one-way streets, police purchases and liquor codes, Highwood’s Committee of the Whole will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Ave.

Tax assistance, ordinances to be considered at Highwood City Council meeting

Police purchases, public utilities and pecuniary procedure will dominate discussion at the city of Highwood’s regular meeting of the City Council 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers.

Fire safety discussed at Highwood Committee of the Whole meeting

Construction codes comprised the bulk of conversation at the city of Highwood Committee of the Whole’s 5:00 p.m. Dec. 14, 2015, meeting at City Hall in Highland Park.

Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton - Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

Property tax relief, education reform top Gov. Rauner’s speech, GOP House candidate says

By Kim Sunderland | Jan 28, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State speech on Wednesday put forth some exciting proposals that would positively impact Lake County, Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate who is vying for the legislative seat for District 62 in the Illinois House of Representatives, told the Lake County Gazette.

Demolition, development decisions rule Planning, Building and Zoning Committee meeting

Property hazards, plumbing and preparation occupied the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee at its 9:00 a.m. Dec. 1, 2015, meeting at the Courthouse and Administrative Complex.

Taxes, terrorism concern trustees at December’s Antioch Village Board meeting

Terrorism insurance, tax levies and oversized recreational vehicles spurred debate at the village of Antioch Board of Trustees meeting 7:00 p.m. Dec. 16, 2015, at the Municipal Building.

Greetings and goats govern Winthrop Harbor meeting

Sheep, stabling, snowfall and village variance issues occupied the village of Winthrop Harbor Board of Trustees' meeting 7:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2015, in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 830 Sheridan Road.

Gelatin Property discussed at Grayslake Village meeting

Tow service and treasurer’s bills were on the table at the village of Grayslake Board of Trustees’ regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2015, in the Village Hall Board Room at 10 Seymour Ave.

Dan McConchie, GOP candidate for Senate Dist. 26, says Rauner's pension reform efforts not enough

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

In his second State of the State address, Gov. Bruce Rauner tackled key financial issues affecting Illinois, calling for an end to the state’s seven-month-old budget stalemate, and urging passage of pension reform and property tax relief.

City of Highwood Appearance Review Committee considers new signage proposal

To review matters of aesthetics conformance for the city of Highwood, the Appearance Review Committee convened 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Highwood City Hall.

Renovations, routing highlight Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda

Lake County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee met 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to consider public works, data, transportation and construction projects.

Holiday decorating contest winners, recycling top agenda for Village of Round Lake Beach Council meeting

The Village of Round Lake Beach Council convened 7 p.m. Jan. 11 with a call to order and a sufficient quorum to proceed.

Conservation highlights Village of Round Lake Beach meeting

Property tax, public works, presentations and participation topped the agenda for The Village of Round Lake Beach Board meeting at 7 p.m.

Highland Park scouts for bird-friendly building enthusiasts to join task force

To spare birds from optical illusions culminating in collisions, Highland Park recently put out a call for a task force that will find ways to improve bird-friendly construction and design for commercial, industrial and residential properties.

Highland Park aims to optimize sustainability practices

Curbing waste, containing storm water and clearing light pollution rank as Highland Park’s priorities in going even greener for the City Council's Sustainability Strategic Plan for 2016.

Highland Park BFPC to address recruitment Saturday

Highland Park’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC) will convene for a special meeting 8:00 a.m. Saturday at City Hall to address changes, authorize recruitment procedures and discuss training.

More than 140 projects planned in Highland Park this year