September, 2024 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Final piece of architect's vision realized after nearly 150 years

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 12, 2024

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in recent years has noticed significant construction activity. The north wing of the Capitol is undergoing a three-year renovation project aimed at modernizing the historic building while preserving its 19th-century atmosphere and décor.

Jim Carris criticizes Washington gridlock following presidential debate

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 11, 2024

In response to the September 10, 2024, presidential debate, Jim Carris issued a media statement expressing his concerns over partisanship and gridlock in Washington.

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development Advisory Group will meet September 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2024

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development Advisory Group will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Lake County in August?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 10, 2024

There was one less active legal license in cities within Lake County in August compared to the previous month.

From North Cook News

11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘Close the border, ensure that prosecutors are not committing prosecutorial misconduct’

By North Cook News reports | 8 months ago

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is criticizing the federal government’s handling of crime and immigration issues, spotlighting what he describes as a severe oversight impacting communities across Illinois.

Highland Park residents paid 49th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 9, 2024

Highland Park residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in June.

Village of Beach Park Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Village of Beach Park Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 5

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Aug. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 14

Village of Antioch Planning Commission and Zoning Board met Sept. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Village of Antioch Planning Commission and Zoning Board met Wednesday, Sept. 4

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Sept. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Thursday, Sept. 5

Lake County LakeComm Executive Committee will meet Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Lake County LakeComm Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11

Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission will meet Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11

Illinois State Museum collects Route 66 stories for centennial celebration

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 9, 2024

In celebration of the historic highway’s 100th anniversary in 2026, the Illinois State Museum is collecting stories from individuals who experienced the Illinois leg of the original Route 66.

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, Aug. 13

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 5

City of Highland Park Housing Commission met Sept. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

City of Highland Park Housing Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 4

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole will meet Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2024

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, Sept. 9

IDNR emphasizes wildfire safety amid rising threats

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 9, 2024

Periods of warm, dry, and windy weather can lead to the dangers of wildfires in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges residents to become more vigilant and educated on wildfire safety to prevent incidents of fires. In the last decade, there have been instances of large fires at state park properties.