May, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Gurnee Village Board OKs collective bargaining pact with engineers union

By Louie Torres | May 19, 2016

The Gurnee Village Board approved a Class 9 liquor license for Warren Newport Public Library's "Bingo in the Book" fundraiser, held April 29.

Round Lake Village Board OKs Employee Compensation Plan

By Louie Torres | May 19, 2016

The Round Lake Village Board approved a fiscal 2017 Employee Compensation Plan at a recent meeting.

Antioch trustees OK liquor license for Discount Tobacco store

By Louie Torres | May 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Board of Trustees approved a Class "C" retail-package liquor license for the Discount Tobacco store.

Lake Bluff Zoning Board to consider amending Comprehensive Plan

By Louie Torres | May 18, 2016

The Lake Bluff Joint Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing during its meeting at 7 p.m. today at Village Hall to discuss a proposal to amend the village's Comprehensive Plan, specifically concerning downtown land use and Central Business District planning.

Highwood Committee of Whole to discuss fiscal 2017 budget

By Louie Torres | May 17, 2016

The Highwood Committee of the Whole is expected to discuss the fiscal 2017 budget at its 6 p.m. meeting today in City Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Ave.

Lake Forest City Council considers subdivision development plan

By Louie Torres | May 17, 2016

The Lake Forest City Council was expected to consider a proposal to waive a first reading and green-light the Estate Lane Planned Preservation Subdivision development at its meeting this week.

Dist. 31 GOP hopeful Amrozowicz targets 'career politicians' in Springfield

By Hoang Tran | May 16, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, a Republican running for the Dist. 31 state Senate seat in Lake County against incumbent Democrat Melinda Bush, is not enthusiastic about Sen. Andy Manar’s (D-Dist. 48) education funding bill, which was passed in the Illinois Senate last week.

Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Board to discuss beach issues

By Denise Maravilla | May 16, 2016

The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Board will discuss beach-related issues at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Highwood Council to consider entering proposed 911 phone-system collective

By Louie Torres | May 16, 2016

At its next meeting, the Highwood City Council will consider a proposed resolution in which the city would enter into an agreement with seven other regional municipalities to create a Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board.

Highwood Police Pension Fund Board discusses status of annual report to state

By LocalLabs News Service | May 13, 2016

The Highwood Police Pension Fund Board discussed the progress in preparing the annual statement, actuarial study and audit for the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Round Lake trustees amend Urban Forest Management Program

By LocalLabs News Service | May 13, 2016

The Round Lake Board of Trustees approved a resolution to amend the Urban Forest Management program at a recent meeting.

State senator updates Antioch trustees on budget impasse

By LocalLabs News Service | May 13, 2016

The Antioch Board of Trustees heard a presentation from special guest state Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Dist 31) at a recent meeting.

County Farmland Committee to discuss 2017 state certification

By Louie Torres | May 12, 2016

The Lake County Farmland Assessment Committee was expected to discuss the 2017 State of Illinois certification and PI values at its meeting this week.

Lake Forest Plan Commission to consider updated city zoning map

By Louie Torres | May 12, 2016

The Lake Forest Plan Commission will hold a public hearing during which it will consider and possibly approve the city's updated zoning map during its next meeting 6:30 p.m. today in City Hall Council Chambers, 220 E. Deerpath.

Chicago schools spend 3 percent more than Crystal Lake South High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

Operational spending at Crystal Lake South High School in McHenry County is 3 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Highwood Appearance Committee OKs variances, renovations

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Highwood Appearance Review Committee was expected to consider several variance requests at its meeting this week.

Lake County Housing Commission to consider HUD grants today

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission's Executive Committee will consider a plan to accept Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homeless-assistance grants during its next meeting 2:30 p.m. today at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St. in Waukegan.

Lake County Board considers pact with state to continue child-services program

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

During a meeting this week, the Lake County Board considered an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) and the Lake County State’s Attorney to continue the Child Support Enforcement Program.

Lake County Housing Commission to consider accepting HUD homeless-aid grants

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

The Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission will consider a resolution to accept Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant awards, which require a $519,410 appropriation, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.