• Will designation as one of the most endangered historic structures help the Mineola?

  By Mick Zawislak The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake recently was named to the 2013 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Landmarks Illinois, a not for profit group. Supporters hope the designation rekindles interest in the local landmark, which was built in 1884 by members of the Chicago Board of Trade as a private clubhouse and then converted to a hotel.
  Last Updated May 13, 2013 5:22 AM

• Local officials welcome federal disaster designation

  Updated May 11, 2013 2:15 PM

  Local officials Saturday welcomed President Barack Obama action declaring suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas, saying it will help the recovery. "There are many of our residents who don't even have flood insurance, and this is going to help them out," said Lisle Mayor Joe Broda. "We were keeping our fingers crossed that we would, in fact, qualify because it's really going to aid our folks in moving forward."

• Chain O’ Lakes reopens to boating

  Updated May 10, 2013 7:02 PM

  The Chain O' Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stage, the Fox Waterway Agency and Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted boating restrictions Thursday afternoon.

• Antioch Rescue to staff vacant station this summer

  Posted May 9, 2013 5:30 AM

  The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O' Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for uniforms, fuel and training to help offset some of their personal costs of volunteering.

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