May, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Building Board to consider construction requests

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Lake Forest Building Review Board will consider requests for demolitions, new constructions and sign alterations at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall Council Chambers, 220 E. Deerpath.

Lake Forest commission to consider alteration, demolition requests

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission will consider requests for alterations and additions to 1220 Elm Tree Road and the demolition of 361 E. Westminster at a special meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday in City Hall Council Chambers, 220 E. Deerpath.

State lawmakers focus on undocumented students while legal residents suffer

By Ruth de Jauregui | May 31, 2016

As lawmakers in Springfield raced the clock to pass a state budget before the end of the spring legislative session at midnight Tuesday, Dawn Abernathy of Mundelein, the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 59, called legislators out for focusing on providing state-funded assistance to undocumented students when they can't provide for the state's own legal residents.

GOP hopeful Abernathy slams passage of unbalanced state budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | May 30, 2016

Republican state House District 59 candidate Dawn Abernathy slammed the budget presented by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22), Senate President John Cullerton (D-Dist. 6) and the Democratic caucuses last week. It was passed by the Democratic supermajority on Wednesday.

GOP hopeful to Assembly: Stop playing games and start acting like adults

By Hoang Tran | May 30, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, GOP candidate for the District 31 state Senate seat, has been listening to the concerns of small businesses and others about the state of affairs in Illinois and addressing their frustrations with lawmakers in Springfield.

Salzberg disapproves of bill giving undocumented students financial aid

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | May 27, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate District 29, has voiced his opposition to a proposed bill that would provide state-funded financial assistance to college students who are illegal immigrants.

Lake Forest Preservation Commission continues 676 Lake Road site-plan review

By LocalLabs News Service | May 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission will continue discussing a request for a permit to demolish the property at 676 Lake Road and build a new home on the site.

Lake County 911 Dispatch Task Force to discuss consolidation study

By LocalLabs News Service | May 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County 911 Emergency Dispatch Task Force examined a recent study on the lessons learned from the state-mandated consolidation of 911 dispatch centers.

Lake County Zoning Board hears garage-related variance requests

By LocalLabs News Service | May 26, 2016

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals heard and considered several variance requests by a homeowner who wants to attach a garage to his home, during a meeting this week.

Lake Bluff Preservation Commission considers demolition plan for 604 Ravine

By LocalLabs News Service | May 26, 2016

The Lake Bluff Historic Preservation Commission will consider a proposal to demolish the property at 604 Ravine Avenue during its next meeting, 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave.

Salzberg says Durbin should blame 'really bad policies' of Dems, not Abbott for layoffs

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 26, 2016

Illinois Republican Senate candidate Benjamin Salzberg says Democratic legislators should not be criticizing large companies when they are forced to lay off Illinois employees. Instead, blame should be placed on the “really bad policies” the party has supported.

Gurnee Committee of Whole holds open house on strategic plan

By Louie Torres | May 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Committee of the Whole held an informal open house on the draft Strategic Plan.

Round Lake Committee of Whole considers pay raise for city workers

By Louie Torres | May 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole considered a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for non-union city workers.

Round Lake trustees OK hiring of part-time community-service officers

By Louie Torres | May 24, 2016

The Round Lake Village Board adopted a resolution to authorize the Police Department to hire three part-time community-service officers during a recent meeting.

Highwood Appearance Review Committee to consider variance request

By LocalLabs News Service | May 24, 2016

The Highwood Appearance Review Committee will consider a variance request for a garbage-area enclosure and sign at its next meeting, 7 p.m. today at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave.

Lake County Farmland Committee discusses 2017 state certification

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The Lake County Farmland Assessment Committee to discuss the 2017 State of Illinois certification and PI values at a recent meeting.

Candidate: U.S. presidency has term limits -- why not Illinois General Assembly?

By Hoang Tran | May 23, 2016

Dawn Abernathy has been noticing a certain buzz from people when she attends events and meetings as she campaigns for the state House District 59 seat: They want change.

Rod Drobinski says video gaming incident is proof Springfield doesn't respect constituents

By Amanda Rupp | May 23, 2016

Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representative for District 62, believes a recent incident involving two lawmakers caught playing video games on the House floor during discussions about pending education legislation is indicative of what's wrong with the state.

Lake County Liquor Control Commission will hear several permit requests

By Louie Torres | May 20, 2016

The Lake County Liquor Control Commission will hear and consider several requests for permits at its next meeting 9 a.m. Monday in Conference Room C on the 10th floor of the Lake County Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St.

Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending

By LocalLabs News Service | May 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.

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