At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board discussed complaints against a store that allegedly sold e-cigarettes and related paraphernalia to 14-year-olds.

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee considered an ordinance to issue Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds.

Vernon Hills has a new conference to compete in this season, but has some old, talented faces to go into battle with in 2016.

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Village Board endorsed the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago to encourage municipalities to set and work toward sustainability goals.

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Plan Commission/Zoning Board amended the Libertyville Zoning Code to allow a veterinary-services business to open in an O-1, Professional Services Office District.

The Libertyville Parks and Recreation Committee will receive updates on several village projects and programs at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The Northbrook Sports Club will host the Village of Hainesville's Civil War Encampment and Battle Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11.

Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for the District 59 State House seat, supports term limits and has challenged her opponent, Democratic state Rep. Carol Sente, to "be the independent you claim to be" and join Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner in supporting them.

Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate for the District 62 state House seat, said it's time to fight for the state's quality of life, not move away, in a campaign ad this week.

A recent report reveals that home sales in Chicago and its suburbs declined 7.3 percent in July compared with July 2015.

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed juvenile justice reform bills that will reduce the mandatory minimum lengths of probation for juveniles and allow a juvenile to immediately petition a court for expungement of an offense that is dismissed without a finding of delinquency.

The Common Core educational standards have been controversial since their inception.

Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, said this year will be a different year for Illinois come November.

Highwood City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m.

The Wauconda Village Services Committee will discuss updated investment and procurement policies at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. today at Village Hall's Conference Room, 101 N. Main St.

Chicago’s housing market saw a sharp decline in July, compared with July 2015.

The Wauconda Board of Police Commission will set a date for the next sergeant oral exams at its next meeting 5:15 p.m. today at Wauconda Village Hall, 101 N. Main St.

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will consider whether to advance a plan to purchase more trees for the 2016 Tree Planting Program at its next meeting 6 p.m. today in City Council Chambers.

The Highland Park Fire and Police Commission will review screening results for police and firefighter job candidates at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.

The Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission will review three properties for historical significance at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.