Lake County Board meetings this week advanced a vote scheduled for June 11 by the full board on measures to consolidate 911 and emergency dispatch services. The board would become a founding member of two new agencies.
The Fox Waterway Agency suspended the commercial use permits for Anchor Pointe Marina and arrested an agent of the marina on a forgery charge on May 29 following a paperwork scam. The Lake County Sheriff's Office warned anyone with an upcoming reservation that the marina cannot rent watercraft on the Chain O'Lakes.
The Lake Forest Public Works Department has made preparations for the upcoming winter with the purchase of road salt, despite summer being only a few weeks away. The Lake Forest City Council approved the acquisition of 1,920 tons of road salt for $162,183 at its May 20 meeting.
Contractors found additional work was needed to make repairs in the Deerpath Golf Course restoration project, adding more than $10,000 to the original contract. The Lake Forest City Council approved the change order during its May 20 meeting.
The City of Lake Forest will spend $250,000 to buy up to six used police department vehicles before being reimbursed by a state grant. The city will enter the grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Lake Forest, IL – The Carris for Congress campaign announced today the endorsement of Jim Carris (R-Lake Forest) by former Senator Mark Kirk and former Congressman Bob Dold.
State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued a statement following the passage of a Democrats-only spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Lawmakers approved the annual budget well after midnight on Wednesday morning.
The USDA has released its latest report on crop conditions and progress in Illinois. According to the report, the state's corn planting is nearly complete, with 98% of the crop now in the ground. This marks a significant advancement from last week’s 90%.