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News from June 2016

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Lake Bluff Finance Committee to get water-meter upgrade update

By Louie Torres | Jun 27, 2016

The Lake Bluff Finance Committee will be updated on implementation of the new automated water-meter system at its next meeting 6 p.m. today in the Village Hall Conference Room, 40 E. Center Ave.

Gurnee Committee of Whole to be updated on 2017-2021 Strategic Plan

By Louie Torres | Jun 27, 2016

The Gurnee Committee of the Whole will hear a progress report on the village's 2017-2021 Strategic Plan at its next meeting 7 p.m. today.

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Lake Bluff Board of Fire & Police Commissioners reviews hiring process

By Louie Torres | Jun 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held an executive session to review and discuss the entry-level police officer hiring process.

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Abernathy: Democrats 'playing games' while people in need suffer

By Hoang Tran | Jun 27, 2016

Dawn Abernathy said House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Dist. 22) is placing his own personal interests before those of Illinois voters.

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Abernathy echoes state's warning that meter is running as bills go unpaid

By Hoang Tran | Jun 27, 2016

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Illinois needs a budget as soon as possible.

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Saluki shot putter saves best for last at NCAA Championships

By Sean Fowler | Jun 27, 2016

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- It took a little bit of luck and some sweating out other results, but Southern Illinois Salukis shotput thrower Josh Freeman made his mark at the NCAA Championships, finishing sixth and earning historic All-American honors.

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Round Lake Village Council considers mosquito-abatement services

By Louie Torres | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Village Council considered approving funds for mosquito-abatement services.

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Round Lake Committee of Whole discusses MacGillis Drive, salt-barn projects

By Louie Torres | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole discussed the MacGillis Drive pavement-resurfacing and salt-barn repair projects.

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Lincolnshire Park Board reviews 10-year Parks and Paths Program

By Louie Torres | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lincolnshire Park Board reviewed the village's 10-Year Capital Program for Parks and Paths.

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Lake County Board holds public hearing on plan to create SSA 17

By Louie Torres | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Board held a public hearing on a proposal to establish Special Service Area Number 17 (SSA 17).

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Lake Forest Preservation Commission considers demolition requests

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission considered several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for demolitions or building alterations.

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Lake Villa District Library Board updated on review, creation of policies

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Villa District Library Board was updated on the Volunteer Policy review and on the ongoing effort to create a Fund Balance Policy.

Lake Villa District Library Finance Committee reviews proposed budget

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Villa District Library Board's Audit and Finance Committee reviewed the proposed 2016-2017 budget.

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Gurnee trustees proclaim July 'Parks and Recreation Month'

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Village Board proclaimed July "Parks and Recreation Month" in Gurnee.

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Lincolnshire Architectural Board reviews parking/landscaping/lighting plan

By Louie Torres | Jun 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lincolnshire Architectural Review Board considered approving plans for a parking lot expansion, landscaping and lighting improvements at 1 and 2 Overlook Point.

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Highwood City Council considers approving contract bid to fix rec center roof

By Louie Torres | Jun 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Highwood City Council considered a measure to accept a contractor's bid to repair the Recreation Center roof.

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Lake Villa District Library Board updated on budget review

By Louie Torres | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Villa District Library Board was updated on a tentative budget and appropriations review.

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Lake Forest Zoning Board to consider variance, special-use requests

By Louie Torres | Jun 22, 2016

The Lake Forest Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several special-use permit and variance requests at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.

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Drobinski spotlights infrastructure needs in District 62 state House bid

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Rod Drobinski, a Republican running for the District 62 state House seat, recently outlined his concerns for the status of Illinois’ transportation infrastructure against the financial constraints of the state’s current budget crisis.

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Antioch Committee of Whole discusses RV parking issues

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board Committee of the Whole discussed RV parking issues.