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News from January 2016

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Lake County Liquor Control Commission cites BBQ joint for disturbances

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 25, 2016

To handle local disturbances and address specific instances of disorderly behavior, the Lake County Liquor Control Commission met 9:00 a.m. Monday at the Lake County Administrative Complex.

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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals discusses car dealership permit

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 25, 2016

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals convened Monday at the Waukegan Public Library to address a conditional use permit for a car dealership.

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Analysis: Lake County taxpayers fund Chicago Public Schools

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 25, 2016

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling on Illinois’ suburban taxpayers to bail out its financially beleaguered public school district even through an analysis of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) data shows Lake County property taxpayers are already subsidizing a Chicago school system that spends considerably more than their own.

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Lake County 911 Dispatch Task Force to discuss consolidation plan today

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 25, 2016

Lake County’s 911 Emergency Dispatch Task Force will review the county's 911 Consolidation Feasibility study at its next meeting at 3 p.m today at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Avenue.

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Mettawa to hold special meeting Saturday

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 21, 2016

To address plans for a new Village Hall, the Mettawa mayor and Board of Trustees will meet 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd.

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Highland Park supports use options for Park Avenue Beach

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 21, 2016

Regardless of any errant public perception, the city of Highland Park recently declared that it has no intention of closing the Park Avenue Beach, where many flock for recreation.

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First Fire Protection District of Antioch meeting discusses resolution

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 21, 2016

The township and village of Antioch’s First Fire Protection District convened at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in Antioch’s Community Building at 882 Main St. for a special Joint Fire Committee meeting.

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Lindenhurst Lakes Commission’s November meeting addresses muskrats, waterfowls

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 21, 2016

Muskrat and muskie sightings headlined the Lindenhurst Lakes Commission’s regular 7:00 p.m. meeting Nov. 17, 2015, in Village Hall.

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WalletHub deems Deerfield most desirable for families

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 20, 2016

WalletHub, a nationwide analysis provider in the financial, credit and real estate sectors, has selected Deerfield as Chicago's best location for families in a recent report issued from its Washington, D.C., base.

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Deerfield Sustainability Commission to address energy, water resources

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 20, 2016

Recycling, tap water and energy evaluation are all on tap for the Deerfield Sustainability Commission’s 7:00 p.m. Thursday meeting in Community Conference Room 206 at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road.

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Lindenhurst Environmental Commission seeks community gardeners

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 20, 2016

Creating a community garden for Lindenhurst is now on the table, thanks to the Lindenhurst Environmental Commission, which is currently seeking official feedback on the idea from local residents with an online survey.

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Village of Lake Villa issues tax increment ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 20, 2016

To oversee financing registry and establish guidelines, the corporate authorities of the village of Lake Villa recently authorized Ordinance No. 2016-01-01, publishing the document in pamphlet format from Village Hall.

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Lincolnshire Park Board to consider budget, schedule

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

Residents’ remarks, requests, recreation, budgeting and schedule are all on the agenda for the village of Lincolnshire’s Park Board meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Village Hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road.

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Lincolnshire slates special zoning meeting for Jan. 26

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

The Village of Lincolnshire will convene for a special zoning board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Village Hall public meeting room at 1 Olde Half Day Road.

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ComEd contracts with Corix for Deerfield’s smart meter installation

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

The village of Deerfield has contracted with Corix to install more than 6,500 smart meters in local households.

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City of Lake Forest invites high school students to join city board

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

For the first time, rising Lake Forest high school juniors are eligible alongside incoming seniors to apply for the unique chance to serve on Lake Forest’s City Board.

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Highwood residents encouraged to vote March 15

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

March 15 brings elections in the city of Highwood, and citizens are encouraged to check whether they are able to vote ahead of time. 

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Lincolnshire Architectural Board to consider school-expansion plans tonight

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

The Lincolnshire Architectural Review Board will consider expansion plans for Half Day and Sprague Elementary Schools at 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall public meeting room, 1 Olde Half Day Road.

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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to consider property planting matters

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2016

To consider various agenda items from trees to storage guidelines, the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will convene at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grant Township Hall, 26725 W. Molidor Road in Ingleside.

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Highland Park offers info via Lakeshore Recycling during transition

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2016

With the city of Highland Park welcoming Lakeshore Recycling as its new refuse and recycling vendor starting New Year’s, it has updated its list of frequently asked questions for residents.