January, 2017 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Lake County Planning Building and Zoning Committee reviews 2016 planning and development highlights

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 13, 2017

Lake County Planning Building and Zoning Committee reviews 2016 planning and development highlights at its meeting earlier this week.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Palmieri donates $1,000 to Citizens for Urlacher

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Citizens for Urlacher has received $80,681.35 in contributions in 2016 from 102 donors.

Zedella donates $250 to Citizens for Urlacher

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Citizens for Urlacher has received $80,681.35 in contributions in 2016 from 102 donors.

Antioch Park Board reviews financial reports

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 13, 2017

The village of Antioch Park Board met Oct. 21 to review financial reports.

Gurnee Civil Service Commission interviews potential police officer

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The village of Gurnee Civil Service Commission met Oct. 25 to interview a potential police officer.

Grayslake Police Pension Fund recommends property tax levy

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 13, 2017

The Grayslake Police Pension Fund met Oct. 20 to recommend a property tax levy.

Waukegan zoning commission reviews text amendment requests

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The city of Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission met Nov. 10 to review text amendment requests.

LIbertyville Plan Commission grants special use permit

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 13, 2017

The village of LIbertyville Plan Commission met Oct. 24 to grant a special use permit.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.