Beer Garden Makes Splash | Gas Tax OK'd | More Shots For Seniors

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across Lake County and nearby news of interest.

Beer Garden Coming To Independence Grove, Beach Will Close

The beach at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville will not reopen this summer. Instead, a beer garden will take its place.

Over Half Of Lake County Seniors Have Gotten A COVID-19 Vaccine

About 51 percent of Lake County residents over age 65 have received at least once dose of a vaccine, public health officials said Thursday.

Lake Co. Board Passes Controversial Gas Tax

The board approved a tax that will add 4 cents to every gallon purchased at the pumps in Lake Co. The new tax takes effect July 1.

Libertyville Gets Nod For Solar Power Efforts Solar Power Efforts

Smart has given the village a bronze designation for its efforts to make it easier for businesses, residents to access solar energy.

Libertyville To Get $223K In Transportation Grants

The funds, which will be selected and managed locally with financial oversight by IDOT, include road and bridge improvements, traffic signal upgrades, new storm sewers and bike paths, sidewalk replacements and other long-term maintenance needs.

Woman, Teen Set Gurnee Mills Bathroom On Fire: Police

A Zion woman and a juvenile were both charged after police say the two set a bathroom on fire at Gurnee Mills mall, causing significant damage.

Traffic & Weather

Libertyville Weekend Weather Forecast

Temps in the 50s on Saturday and 40s on Sunday.

Stearns School Road To Close March 15

To safely accommodate construction of a new bridge over I-94 and to reduce the duration of work, the Stearns School Road Bridge will be closed to traffic for nine months.

Stories That Made Us Smile

• COVID Survivor Gets Shot From Doc Who Helped Save Him
• Rotary Foundation Raises $79,808 For Local Charities
• Latest Pets To Go Up For Adoption At Libertyville Area Shelters

Mark Your Calendar

• First-Ever Tulip Fest Coming To Richardson Farm in April
• Charitable Pre-St. Patrick's Day Virtual Beer Tasting
• Planning and Growing a Culinary Herb Garden Live Online
• Authentic Asian Dumplings Live Online
• Author Visit with Jacqueline Woodson

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Also Worth a Read

• Architect Sells Lake Bluff Home He Designed For $2.1 Million
• Car Hit By Train After Driver Followed GPS Onto Tracks: Police
• McHenry ShamRocks Fest A Go; Parade Cancelled
• Gator Reported In Fox River Was A Prop: Police
• Lincolnwood Native Merrick Garland Confirmed As Attorney General
• Northwestern Professor Nominated Assistant Secretary Of Treasury
• College Of Lake County Transforms College Automotive Programs
• District 113 COVID-19 Cases Contracted Outside School: Officials

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