Southern Illinois thrower Josh Freeman has a fantastic future ahead of him -- competing internationally, interning under his former coach, and even getting to coach his sister with the Salukis.His college career, however, almost ended with disappointment. 

A 36-hole tournament slated for July 30-31 in Lake Bluff — the Lake County Amateur Championship — invites participants to apply for its 45th annual challenge by July 25 to qualify as one of 120 selected players.

At a recent special meeting, the Grayslake Community Park District Board held a public budget and appropriations hearing to answer questions from residents concerning the proposed budget.

The Deerfield Village Board will consider approving an agreement between the village and Metra concerning proposed Deerfield train-station renovations, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Village Board considered a raffle-license request from the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club.

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Parks and Recreation Commission received an update on the software upgrade.

State Sen. Dan McConchie, the Republican appointed to fill the 26th District seat after Dan Duffy stepped down, had his first Illinois politics eyes-wide-open moment soon after he took office in April.

Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat held by Democrat Melinda Bush, is not surprised at the lingering budget impasse and believes the public bickering among Democrats -- some of whom voted against or declined to vote for House Speaker Mike Madigan’s recently proposed budget -- is just an act to garner political points.

At a recent meeting, the Deerfield Plan Commission discussed possible changes to the C-1 Village Center Zoning District to update special-use functions.

At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest Property & Public Lands Committee was in closed session to discuss sensitive matters, usually involving personnel issues, prospective real estate deals or pending litigation.

The Lake County Committee of the Whole will hear the county administrator's report at its next meeting 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, in  Libertyville.

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Economic Development Committee discussed the East Grand Avenue Revitalization effort.

The Lake County Board of Review will re-examine its assessment publication process at its next meeting 1 p.m. today.

The Gurnee Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to create a vehicle lot at Route 132 and the Tri-State Parkway for an auto dealership, at the commission's next meeting 7:30 p.m. today at Gurnee Village Hall, 325 North O’Plaine Road.

At a meeting this week, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole discussed local plans for the upcoming National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

At a meeting this week, the Round Lake Village Board considered an ordinance to authorize a public online auction of village-owned surplus property.

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Community Park District's New Park Board elects new officers, makes committee appointments.

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Community Park District's Old Park Board approved previous meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report and monthly bill payments.

Dental Fix RX, North America’s only mobile dental equipment repair franchise, recently attained its 250th franchise, this one with a Chicago-based entrepreneur — marking the company’s 18th franchise to start up this year and its third in Illinois.

At a recent meeting, the Vernon Hills Village Board discussed the schedule for the upcoming Summer Celebration, July 14-17.