Lake County Gazette

Lake County's Board of Health convenes at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan, to tackle disease prevention and oversee the public’s well-being.

Lake Bluff ‘Visioning’ workshop slated Wednesday

A Village of Lake Bluff special workshop meeting of the joint plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Board of Review is slated for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at 40 East Center Ave.

Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission debates donuts to drive-throughs

Infected tires picked up from landfills was just one of several discussions stemming from agenda items for the Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission at its Oct. 8, 2015, meeting.

Winchester House Advisory board meets for year-end agenda

Lake County’s Winchester House Advisory Board met at 4:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2015, at Winchester House Center, 1125 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, to address its final agenda for the calendar year.

Grayslake Village Board to discuss crime, construction

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 15, 2016

Marking January as Crime Stoppers Month is among the items of business when the six-member Grayslake Village Board gathers for its next meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10 South Seymour Avenue.

Highland Park BEDC to discuss work plans at regular meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 15, 2016

The Highland Park Business and Economic Development Commission (BEDC) is slated to hold its regular meeting 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., in the Pre-Session conference room.

Wadsworth Dec. board meeting yields winter event plans

Following a double call to order for both the public and the board, the village of Wadsworth Board of Trustees addressed matters Dec. 15, 2015, at Village Hall, 14155 Wadsworth Road.

City of Highland Park selects 16 student commissioners

Through direct collaboration between the city of Highland Park’s government and its public schools, Mayor Nancy Rotering named 16 Highland Park high school students Monday to serve as official representatives of city boards and commissions.

Highland Park achieves 'Aaa' Moody’s rating

Accomplishing the highest credit rating possible, the city of Highland Park will save approximately $1.18 million over the lifespan of its 2016 bonds thanks to its assessment by Moody’s Investors Service, the leading bond credit specialist.

Deerfield Plan Commission to convene for northwest quadrant hearing

To consider an amendment to the Deerfield Comprehensive Plan, the Deerfield Plan Commission will hold a public hearing 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Village Hall.

Deerfield debates sign design in December

Signage issues were front and center for the Deerfield Appearance Review Commission’s 7:00 p.m. Dec. 14, 2015, meeting at the Village Hall Conference Room, 850 Waukegan Road.

Highland Park mayor honors outgoing volunteer commissioners

From natural resources to the police and fire departments, 16 outgoing City Council commissioners were honored recently in Highland Park by Mayor Nancy Rotering for their dedicated volunteer service to the city’s various boards and commissions.

mayor candidate Wayne Motley returns $470.62 contribution from Jorge Torres

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2016

The campaign committee of mayor candidate Wayne Motley, Committee to Elect Wayne Motley, returned a $470.62 contribution from Jorge Torres on Jan. 14

Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project spurs Village Hall open house Jan. 20

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 13, 2016

Deerfield residents and businesses are invited to choose one of two open houses on Jan. 20 to better understand how Deerfield Road reconstruction will impact day-to-day operations along the busy stretch running through Highland Park.

Lindenhurst Sanitary District to meet for fiscal, infrastructure topics

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 13, 2016

Scheduled to cover aquatic as well as audit-related matters, the Lindenhurst Sanitary District will meet 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the conference room at Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave.

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees to address permits, parade and more

The Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees will address fence heights and family fare 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, on the second floor.

Housing & Community Development Commission meeting to address housing development plan

Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission is slated to meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 10th floor Assembly Room at the county Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St., in Waukegan.

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Highland Park’s Natural Resources Commission introduces new members

With a warm welcome planned for new members and student guests, the city of Highland Park’s Natural Resources Commission will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.

Highland Park honors legal counsel for help with weapons ban

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and the City Council presented several legal professionals with a key to the city Monday for their role in ensuring the protection of an ordinance banning assault weapons.

Lake County's Drobinski backs 'Rahm Recall' bill