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News from March 2016

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SWALCO to halt underfunded electronics recycling

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

Even though it is bolstered with subsidies from local tax revenues, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) recently decided to discontinue its electronics recycling program due to insufficient funding as of May 1.

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Mettawa ZPA addresses village’s comprehensive plan

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

The village of Mettawa’s Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission met 7 p.m. March 1 in the Cottonwood room of the Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 N. Riverwoods Boulevard.

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State House GOP legislators, candidates slam Madigan over recess

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 11, 2016

Rod Drobinski, a GOP candidate for the 62nd District state House seat, is appalled by the move by Democrats to dismiss a Republican attempt to cancel a scheduled recess.

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Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission assesses event logistics

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 11, 2016

Parking, police protection and public safety came under scrutiny when the Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to review the annual event at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.

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Highland Park upgrades public communication with mapping websites

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 11, 2016

Widely promoting its web-based information center, Highland Park recently announced two new websites designed to guide residents to landmarks, event venues and municipal projects that promote enhanced public awareness of civic activity.

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Highland Park preservation board to assess five homes' historic value

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 10, 2016

The fates of five Highland Park properties lead the agenda for the next Historic Preservation Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., during which the commission will decide whether they merit landmark status.

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Waukegan daycare, car care, recycling facilities to request zoning changes

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Waukegan’s Planning and Zoning Commission will delve into a dozen petitions to clarify terminology and grant several scheduled rezoning requests at its 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at 100 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

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Vernon Hills COW preps for spring at Feb. 16 meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 9, 2016

Recreational activities dominated the Vernon Hills Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting at 7:22 p.m. Feb. 16 with golf, outdoor carnival fun and playground equipment on the agenda.

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Waukegan emergency phone board to review consolidation

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Waukegan Emergency Telephone System board members will keep pace with countywide developments as well as hear public comment when they meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at 101 N. West St. in Waukegan.

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Wadsworth ZBA/planners to tour property

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

Wadsworth ZBA/Plan commissioners will explore a site at 5:30 p.m. before meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 14155 West Wadsworth Road.

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Waukegan City Council mulls musical, management matters

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 9, 2016

From proclamations to property matters and concerts to compensation, Waukegan’s City Council covered substantial ground when it convened for its 7 p.m. Monday meeting at 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Libertyville’s Water and Sewer Committee to review study

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 8, 2016

The Water and Sewer Committee of Libertyville will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to review infrastructure updates related to construction and utilities at Village Hall, 118 W Cook Ave.

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Libertyville board to authorize amendments, hear reports

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

With two opportunities for the public to offer input, the Libertyville board of trustees will meet 8 p.m. Tuesday to move forward on various municipal matters at Village Hall, 118 W. Cook Ave.

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Vernon Hills Joint Review board to assess commercial development March 9

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

A local revitalization project will take center stage at the Vernon Hills Joint Review board meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m.

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Lake Forest Plan Commission to review Estate Lane subdivision tomorrow

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 8, 2016

Plans pertaining to a subdivision in progress will be the focus of the City of Lake Forest Plan Commission meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.

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Lake Forest Public Works Committee addresses street lighting

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 7, 2016

Lake Forest’s Public Works Committee considered sanitary sewers, street lighting and water works topics when its members met 5 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.

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CROYA board to meet for youth program updates

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 7, 2016

The Committee Representing Our Young Adults (CROYA) will meet 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. March 8 at 400 Hastings Road in Lake Forest to address regular business and hear department reports.

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Highwood ARC to assess Ballaro restaurant plans

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 7, 2016

To review ongoing outdoor patio plans for a new local eatery, Highwood’s Appearance Review Committee will convene at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave.

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Future looks bright for former Mundelein High track star

By Greg Travis | Mar 7, 2016

Even though she wasn’t on the program when the Illinois State University (ISU) Redbirds women’s track team won the Missouri Valley Conference indoor championship last week, Katie Stanczykiewicz couldn’t be happier to be on the team as it prepares for the 2016 outdoor season. 

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Lake Forest City Council to honor former Alderman Chandler

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 7, 2016

The Lake Forest City Council will issue a formal resolution of sympathy following the recent passing of former Alderman Harry Chandler at the  City Council at 6:30 p.m. Monday.