Owners Of 'World's Largest Dispensary' Open First IL Shop In Waukegan

The Planet 13 dispensary is set to become the third dispensary within a half-mile radius when it opens on Monday.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Lake County and across IL.

Burglar Busted On Doorbell Cam; Driver On Heroin Crashes: Blotter

BMW driver first denies drinking but has twice the legal limit; DUI driver charged with child endangerment: Lake Forest Police Blotter

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.

Free Chicago Bears Training Camp Tickets Available For Fans

Registration opens Thursday for a drawing to win up to four tickets to open practices in July and August at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Obituary: Jane Small Klimczak, 81

Services will be held next month at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt, New York.

Construction On Pumping Station Narrows Deerpath Road

Deerpath Road is set to be reduced to a single lane through Aug. 13 at the viaduct under Route 41.

Thank you for 29 years Commander Lepkowski LF Police Department

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College Of Lake County: Alumni Art Showcased In Virtual Gallery

For the first time, College of Lake County (CLC) is sharing the artwork of its alumni, and because of the pandemic, in a virtual way.

Fireworks Near Me: Lake Forest's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Lake Forest.

Female aviation pioneer soars to new height at airline

Capt. Lori Legat Cline, a Woodlands Academy graduate and Waukegan native, now oversees American Airlines’ pilot recruitment efforts.

College Of Lake County: CLC Receives Grant To Assist Out-Of-School Teens And Young Adults

College of Lake County (CLC) received the Early School Leaver Grant, administered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which ...

FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lake Forest-Lake Bluff area high schools.

July 4 Fireworks Safety: Prevent Tragic Outcomes In Lake Forest

Fireworks accidents are most common in Lake Forest in the days around the 4th of July.

Lake Bluff School District : Hybrid Board Of Education Meeting - Thursday, July 8, 2021

While the stay-at-home order has been lifted, current restrictions on group size remain and so Governor Pritzker has enacted a series of ...

Mr. T's Tree 'Massacre' Site Sells For $5 Million In Lake Forest

Built in 1910, the Two Gables estate on Green Bay Road has been restored and expanded since Mr. T's infamous 1987 deforestation.

New College Of Lake County Chief Of Police Sworn In

After retiring from the Evanston Police Department at the rank of commander, Brian Henry has been hired as chief of CLC police.

National caddie program makes post-COVID return to Lake Forest

Woodlands Academy is hosting 50 girls from across the country participating in the Western Golf Association’s 2021 Caddie Academy.

Wine Bottle-Throwing Man Sought By Police After 'Ding Dong Ditch'

Doorbell videos show a man ring a doorbell and run away before returning to smash a window with a wine bottle.

Lake Bluff Obituary: Donna M. Williams, 68, of Gurnee

A memorial service for the longtime children's librarian at the Lake Bluff Public Library is scheduled for Sunday in Grayslake.

Lake Forest Liquor Larceny Leads To Warrants, Indictment For Duo

Detectives and security staff from local retailers recognized the two men, police said.

College Of Lake County: Grant Provides Paid Summer Internships To Lake County Students

A generous grant from Employee Connections provides College of Lake County (CLC) students with paid internship opportunities this summer ...

College Of Lake County: College Of Lake County Brings More Programs Entirely Online, Plus New Pharmacy Tech And Audio Studio Start This Fall

With tech help on standby, College of Lake County (CLC) students survived a pandemic chapter of learning online. As more classes return ...

College Of Lake County: CLC Trustees And Faculty Member Receive ICCTA Awards

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) recently honored trustee emeriti Richard A. Anderson, Dr. William M. Griffin ...

Woodlands Academy pitcher wins state recognition

Junior Abby Moravek recently was named to the 24-member 2021 Illinois Coaches Association Class 1A All-State Softball Second Team.

Lake County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

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

Readers Pick Deer Path Inn As Best Patio In Lake Forest Area

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch readers praised the inn's atmosphere and service.

College Of Lake County: College Of Lake County Receives $80K Grant For Healthcare And Social Services Student Scholarships

The Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County (HFNLC) recently awarded College of Lake County (CLC) another $80,000 in scholarships ...

College Of Lake County: College Of Lake County Exploring Integration With University Center Of Lake County

College of Lake County (CLC) Board of Trustees plans to embark on a year-long process to research and plan an integration strategy with ...

West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found In Lake County

Mosquitoes collected last week in Lake Bluff are the county's first to test positive for the virus in 2021, public health officials said.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In 'Unrelated' Shootings In Waukegan: Police

No one is in custody for either of the shootings, which occurred Tuesday night. Police said they appear unrelated.

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.

Food Truck Pilot Program Accepting Applications In Lake Forest

A maximum of 15 permits can be issued under a program set to expire at the end of the year.

Lake Bluff Obituary: David Anthony Dezelan, 74

Celebration of life at Shoreacres Country Club in Lake Bluff, Fri., Jun. 25 at 11 a.m.

Rabid Dog From Azerbaijan Exposed Canines In Lake County: CDC

A dog in a group of 33 other canines tested positive for a dangerous variant of rabies that hasn't shown up in the U.S. in decades.

4th Of July 2021 Fireworks In Lake Forest

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Lake Forest.

Princeton Review: Lake Forest College tops for ROI, internships

One of nation’s “Best Value Colleges” and among top 20 schools for exceptional internships

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. ...