Unemployment Rate Improves In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Lake County is lower than the Illinois average.

Ex-Deputy Coroner Charged With Official Misconduct, Eavesdropping

Detectives determined that a former deputy coroner secretly video-recorded a child during a death notification in 2018.

Lake County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

New Studies Show Simultaneous Decline In Incarceration Rates And Crime Rates In Lake County

In Lake County, the data show that the jail population remained steady, and crime declined by 11 percent from 2016 to 2019.

Lake County Government: PROVIDE INPUT: Kenosha Road At 21st Street

See the latest announcement from the Lake County Government.

Lake County Government: Fremont Center Road To Close For Intersection Reconstruction

LCDOT will be closing Fremont Center Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Erhart Road to through traffic starting Tuesday, June 29 at 5 a.m. ...

Lake County Government: Greenbook Information

Our updated Greenbook will be released for publication on June 24th in the following periodicals: Daily Herald, Lake County Journal, Lak ...

Lake County Government: UPDATE: Suspect Apprehended In Sexual Assault Of Teen On Robert McClory Bike Path

During the morning hours of June 16, 2021, Lake County Sheriff's Deputies executed an arrest warrant and apprehended Tramane Johnson, 27 ...

Lake County Government: 2021 Pavement Rejuvenator Locations

LCDOT will be applying pavement rejuvenator, a glue-type substance that can extend the life of a road by five years, to eight newly comp ...

Lake County Government: Deerfield Parkway Patching To Begin On June 14

Buffalo Grove, IL - The Lake County Division of Transportation will begin pavement patching on Deerfield Parkway between Krause Drive an ...

Lake County Government: Nearly 100% Of Sheriff's Deputies Have Completed Crisis Intervention Certification Program

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce the milestone of 99% of our Lake County Sheriff's Deputies successfully completing the C ...

Unemployment Improves In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area: Feds

Lake County's unemployment rate is lower than the Illinois average.

Lake Forest Food Truck Ban Set To Be Lifted, At Least Temporarily

A pilot program could permit food trucks in particular places and locations this summer to shake off the town's "sleepy" and "stodgy' image.

Broadband Speed In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area: See Local Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Smattering Of Anti-Mask, Anti-Vax Protestors Gather At LFHS

Demonstrators opposed to masks and vaccinations gathered at Lake Forest High School for more than an hour Friday, according to a report.

Lake County Board Looks To Appoint Newly Formed Ethics Commission

Applications are open for those interested in being one of the first ethics commissioners in Lake County.

Naval Station Great Lakes Conducts Disaster Response Exercise

Residents may notice additional emergency vehicles, sirens or traffic in the area, Navy officials said.

Lake Forest Buys Old Joytime Preschool Site To Expand South Park

Aldermen approved the $315,000 purchase after finding that redevelopment of the 0.4-acre site could threaten a city-owned water main.

'Jews Are Jews' Ald. Ed Burke Quote Is Relevant To Charges: Feds

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday filed a response to 17 pretrial motions from Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, a top aide and a Lake Forest developer.

After Pardon By Trump, Casey Urlacher Wins Reelection As Write-In

Election results show the incumbent Mettawa mayor earned 157 write-in votes, enough to defeat an ex-mayor's challenge.

'Dogfight': Ex-Coroner's Canine Retirement, Spending Scrutinized

The former Lake County coroner gave away a county dog and spent outside of normal procurement policies after losing re-election.

Alleged ISIS Conspiracy Sends 2nd Suburban Man To Federal Prison

Lake County resident Edward Schimenti was convicted of conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist group.

Election Results: Regis Charlot Leads LB Village President Race

Candidates backed by the Lake Forest Caucus held leads of over 330 votes over rival school board slates, according to unofficial results.

Lake Forest Election 2021: Candidates For School, Village Boards

Voters will select new board members in Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Bluff.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

McKinley Road Condominium Proposal Returns To Plan Commission

Plans to build condominiums on the site of the former Masonic Lodge on East Westminster Avenue have been revised.

NSWRD Completes Revetment Project at Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff is ready for guests

'Now We Must Implement This': Lawmakers Tout Passage Of HB 3653

Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended the "monumental" criminal justice reform bill at a news conference with legislators Wednesday in Waukegan.

Drive-Thru, Office Building Campus Approved At Long-Vacant Corner

The Lake Forest City Council approved a plan for a three-story office building and drive-thru at the corner of Everett and Waukegan roads.

Construction Kicks Off At College Of Lake County Waukegan Campus

Most of the cost of building the new student services and adult education building comes from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

Lake County Court Employees Join AFSCME After 'Intense' Campaign

A total of 164 probation, detention and counseling employees are new members of the nation's largest public sector union, organizers said.

End Of Cash Bail Praised By Lake County's Top Prosecutor

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said the signing of House Bill 3653 makes Illinois' court system fairer and residents safer.

Jury Trials Returning To Lake County For 1st Time Since COVID-19

The county will hold the state's first-ever remote jury trial in a civil case next week, with in-person jury duty set to resume next month.

Dozens Of Students At Lake Forest College In Quarantine After Outbreak Of Cases At The School

12 students who tested positive for COVID-19 are in isolation following an outbreak, plus more who came in contact with them.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Shift Back To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois

The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.

Trump Pardons Illinois Mayor Casey Urlacher In Gambling Case

Accused in an illegal gambling conspiracy, the brother of the former Chicago Bears linebacker was one of 73 people granted full pardons.

Lake County Board Reconsiders Regulating Recreational Marijuana

The one-year moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses in unincorporated Lake County is set to expire Feb. 10.

Disabled Veteran Sues Over Injuries From Speed Bump Bike Crash

Federal officials were negligent when they failed to provide warning about a new speed bump, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

Local Candidates Kick Off Campaigns In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Who is running for school board, village board and City Council in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff?

NSWRD Board of Trustees Names Officers

At the December meeting of the North Shore Water Reclamation District, the Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting.