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Local reporting for Lake County, IL
Lake County Illinois Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Lake County, Illinois.
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News · Lake County · Illinois
Most of Lake County’s incumbent state House representatives are described as headed for victory, but race details are not identified.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A proposed 1% sales tax is headed to Lake County voters, with the debate centered on a claimed for schools.
News · Lake County · Waukegan · Illinois
A former Waukegan alderman pleaded guilty to forgery and official misconduct, according to Chronicle Media.
News · Lake County · Waukegan · Illinois
A disabled man was allegedly left unconscious and nearly paralyzed in a dark room after a state worker shoved him, Lake and McHenry County Scanner reported.
News · Lake County · Antioch · Illinois
The founder says police honored a white colleague after a knife attack at an Antioch park but did not recognize him.
News · Lake County · Mundelein · Illinois
The Lake County zoning board approved a 49-acre solar farm with 13,000 panels near Mundelein over opposition.
News · Lake County · Mundelein · Illinois
Lake County prosecutors will not charge a Mundelein police officer in the deadly shooting of Mary Alice Love.
News · Lake County · Park City · Illinois
A jury convicted a former Park City police officer in a case involving threats against a woman and sexual abuse while he was on duty.
News · Lake County · Illinois
Illinois Democrats are turning to suburban districts as they seek to increase their legislative majorities.
News · Lake County · Illinois
The contest includes a Republican described as opposed to Donald Trump and a Democratic candidate with a long political career.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A published headline points to a small year-round beach town in Illinois, but does not identify the town or explain its connection to a major secret.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A senator is renewing an effort to close a sex-offender loophole after two teachers or coaches at Lake County schools were arrested.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A parent alleges District 47’s boundary committee met privately 14 times and violated Illinois law.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A parent alleges Crystal Lake-based District 47’s boundary committee met privately 14 times in violation of state law.
News · Lake County · Illinois
The Lake County sheriff said one of the four people arrested was wanted in a strangulation case.
News · Lake County · Waukegan · Illinois
Koron Gibson was identified as the man killed Monday on Lincoln Avenue, while police said four people were in custody after a car chase.
News · Lake County · Waukegan · Illinois
A Waukegan council member facing an election-fraud charge has not said what the case means for their political future.
News · Lake County · Illinois
The Lake County Council passed a resolution opposing rate increases by NIPSCO.
News · Lake County · Illinois
The Job Center of Lake County is working to connect its service mission with longer-term career preparation.
News · Lake County · Illinois
The Lake County Board approved a moratorium on data centers, creating a pause in the county’s consideration of these facilities.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A man died after being pulled from a lake at Illinois Beach State Park, prompting a call for lifeguards at the park.
News · Lake County · Illinois
A Lake County proposal to pause data center development is moving forward, with the next steps still to be determined.
News · Lake County · Illinois
Lake County is moving toward a moratorium on data centers, but the policy’s details and timing have not been established.