September, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Lake County 911 Dispatch Task Force discusses consolidation factors

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County 911 Emergency Dispatch Task Force discussed the technological factors involved with 911 system consolidation.

Waukegan Insurance Committee considers settling claim

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Waukegan Insurance Committee considered whether to settle a claim filed against the city.

Former Chicago Schools chief: Lake County taxpayers should pay more for Chicago schools

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

Chicago's Public Schools already spend more per-pupil than 28 of Lake County’s 44 public school districts.

Antioch Emergency Management Agency to discuss training issues

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

The Antioch Emergency Management Agency will meet at 6 p.m. today at Antioch Fire Station 1, North Meeting Room, 835 Holbek St., to discuss training issues.

Libertyville Development Commission updated on parking-garage project

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Libertyville Economic Development Commission was updated on the downtown parking-garage project.

Mundelein Development Commission updated on north-downtown projects

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Mundelein Economic Development Commission was updated on north-downtown development efforts.

Waukegan Finance Committee reviews tax-collection reports

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Waukegan Finance Committee reviewed Food & Beverage and Hotel Tax collection reports.

Lake Bluff Finance Committee discusses water-meter system upgrade plan

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Finance Committee discussed the water-meter system upgrade plan.

Gurnee Planning Board to consider request for subdivision-frontage exemption

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

The Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at Gurnee Village Hall, 325 N. O’Plaine Road, to consider a request to allow the subdivision of lots that do not have frontage on a public street or right-of-way.

Buffalo Grove trustees consider choosing contractor for street-upgrade project

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Buffalo Grove Village Board considered choosing a contractor for the 2017 Street Improvement Project.

Waukegan Judiciary Committee considers approving revitalization plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Waukegan Judiciary Committee considered green-lighting the South Sheridan Revitalization Plan.

Mundelein Arts Commission reviews Open Meetings Act

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Mundelein Arts Commission reviewed the Open Meetings Act.

Highwood Committee of Whole discusses proposed sidewalk-upgrade plan

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Highwood Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed sidewalk-replacement program.

Antioch Park Commission to discuss pool lap lanes

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 20, 2016

The Antioch Park Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Centennial Park, 601 Alima St. to discuss pool lap lanes.

Waukegan City Council considers South Sheridan Revitalization Plan

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Waukegan City Council considered approving and integrating the South Sheridan Revitalization Plan into the Comprehensive Plan.

Mettawa trustees to discuss proposed short-term home-rental ordinance

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

The Mettawa Village Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in the Cottonwood Room of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., to discuss a proposed short-term house-rental regulation to address the growing popularity of Airbnb-type rentals.

Buffalo Grove Planning Commission to consider developer's rezoning request

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Jeffrey S. Braiman Council Chambers, 50 Raupp Blvd. to discuss a rezoning request for a planned development at the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Parkway.