Lake County Gazette

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee considered a resolution to approve an agreement with two contractors for accessories work on the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project.

Lake County Community Services Committee considers HUD amendments

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Health and Community Services Committee considered a joint resolution approving Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan amendments for 2013-2015.

Lake Forest City Council discusses residents' tax-bill fluctuation concerns

At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest City Council discussed residents' concerns about their tax bills fluctuating up or down unexpectedly.

Lake Forest review board to consider demolition, modification requests

At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission considered several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness concerning planned demolitions and building modifications.

Salzberg spotlights peril for universities after state bond-rating downgrade

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

With seven public universities enduring scrutiny after Moody’s drastic downgrade of Illinois’ bond rating, Republican District 29 State Senate candidate Benjamin Salzberg weighed in on ruined promises and threats of fiscal failure.

Candidates call on state to analyze how CPS funds are being spent

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 29, 2016

Illinois’ General State Aid (GSA) funds K-12 education and was originally intended to financially support school districts with the most need. Through the years, however, the formulas used to calculate the amount of state funding school districts receive has sparked outrage over the funding system providing large subsidies to a few select districts, namely, Chicago Public Schools.

10th annual A.J.R. Tournament set for July 13-17

The Grayslake Youth Baseball Association is holding the 10th annual A.J.R. Tournament July 13-17.

Lake County Winchester House Board updated on transitional-care management

The Lake County Winchester House Advisory Board will get a transitional-care management update at its next meeting 4 p.m. Thursday at 1125 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville.

Grayslake Community Park District Board considers wage ordinance

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Community Park District Board considered a proposed Prevailing Wage Ordinance.

Lake County Building Committee discusses planned Vista Ridge subdivision

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee had a public-information meeting on the planned Vista Ridge subdivision in Warren Township.

2016 MBSA Juniors Softball All Stars

2016 MBSA Juniors Softball All Stars

Highwood Appearance Committee reviews issues with three properties

At a recent meeting, the Highwood Appearance Review Committee discussed an outdoor patio, street bump-out and building-facade issues with three properties..

2016 MBSA Majors Softball All Stars

2016 MBSA Majors Softball All Stars

2016 MBSA Minors Softball All Stars

2016 MBSA Minors Softball All Stars

McConchie spotlights risk to colleges from state bond-rating cut

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

With seven public universities enduring setbacks in the wake of Moody’s drastic Illinois bond-rating downgrade, Republican State Sen. Dan McConchie of District 26 weighed in on ruined promises and threats of fiscal failure.

Antioch trustees consider resolution to approve local road maintenance

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board considered a resolution to approve maintenance of local roads under state law.

Round Lake Beach Board discusses proposed Route 53 extension project

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Beach Village Board discussed the proposed Route 53 extension project.

Round Lake Committee of Whole discusses salary-survey results

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole discussed the results of the Elected Official Salary Survey.

Friends of Lake Villa District Library may shift fiscal year to that of library